Ashok won silver in men’s 65kg powerlifting at the Asian Para Games

Ashok wins silver medal in men’s 65kg powerlifting (Image credit: X) India’s Ashok won a silver medal in men’s 65kg powerlifting at the 2026 Asian Para Games 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. Indonesian Margono won bronze after lifting 177 kg.

Ashok lifts 192 kg to win silver

Ashok started the competition with a successful lift of 187 kg. He then improved his performance and lifted 192 kg in his second attempt.However, he failed to lift 201kg in his final attempt and finished with a best lift of 192kg.

What is para powerlifting?

Para powerlifting is a bench press discipline that tests the strength of the athlete’s upper body. Athletes compete in different weight categories, but the sport has only one discipline.The sport is open to athletes with hip or leg impairments.

Ashoka’s Path

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.