Ashok clinches silver in men's 65kg powerlifting at Asian Para Games

Ashok won the silver medal in the men's 65kg powerlifting event (Image credit: X)

India's Ashok won the silver medal in the men's 65kg powerlifting event at the Asian Para Games 2026 on Tuesday.The 37-year-old lifted 192kg to finish second behind China's Zou Yi, the reigning Paralympic champion, who won gold with a lift of 216kg.

Indonesia's Margono claimed bronze after lifting 177kg.

Ashok lifts 192kg to win silver

Ashok started the competition with a successful 187kg lift. He then improved his performance to lift 192kg in his second attempt.However, he could not lift 201kg in his final attempt and finished with a best lift of 192kg.

What is para powerlifting?

Para powerlifting is a bench press event that tests an athlete's upper-body strength. Athletes compete in different weight categories, but the sport has only one discipline.The sport is open to athletes with impairments in their hips or legs.

Ashok's journey

Ashok hails from Gohana in Haryana's Sonipat district. He contracted polio as a child and went on to compete in para powerlifting at the international level.