Asian Para Games 2026 Day 2 Medal Tally Live Tracker: Deepthi Jeevanji wins 5th gold for India

Nagoya, October 20, 2026 - India's powerlifting athlete Ashok Malik secured a silver medal in the men's 65kg category at the Asian Para Games on Tuesday. The 37-year-old lifted a total of 192kg, securing the runner-up position behind reigning Paralympic champion Zou Yi of China, who triumphed with a lift of 216kg. Indonesia's Margono claimed the bronze medal with 177kg.

Ashok began his competition with a successful 187kg lift, followed by a 192kg attempt in his second attempt. Despite his efforts, he was unable to lift 201kg in his final attempt. Para powerlifting is a bench press competition that measures upper body strength, and it includes athletes with impairments in their hips or legs. Ashok, originally from Gohana in Sonipat district, contracted polio as a child.