Powerlifter Ashok Malik Wins 65kg Silver At Asian Para Games

Last Updated:October 20, 2026, 10:15 IST

India’s Ashok won the silver medal in the men’s 65kg powerlifting, lifting a best of 192kg behind China’s Zou Yi.

Ashok Kumar Malik had won bronze at the last Asian Para Games. (Picture Credit: IG/power_lifter_ashok_malik)

India’s Ashok clinched the silver medal in men’s 65kg powerlifting competition at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya on Tuesday.

The 37-year-old lifted a best of 192kg to finish behind reigning Paralympic champion Zou Yi of China, who clinched gold with an effort of 216kg. Indonesia’s Margono took home the bronze medal with 177kg.

Ashok opened with a successful 187kg lift before managing 192kg in his second attempt. He failed to lift 201kg in his final attempt.

Para powerlifting is a bench press competition that tests upper body strength. It has only one discipline but the athletes compete in different weight categories.

The athletes competing in powerlifting have an impairment in their hips or legs.

Ashok, who hails from Gohana in Sonipat district, had contracted polio as a child.

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What medal did Ashok Malik win at the Asian Para Games?

Indian powerlifter Ashok Malik won the silver medal in the men’s 65kg competition at the Asian Para Games held in Nagoya.

What was Ashok Malik’s best lift in the 65kg event?

The 37-year-old powerlifter lifted a best weight of 192kg during his second attempt after successfully opening with a 187kg lift.

Who won the gold medal in the 65kg powerlifting at the Asian Para Games?

Reigning Paralympic champion Zou Yi of China won the gold medal with an effort of 216kg.

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