Bangkok, April 9 -- Vietnamese powerlifter Le Van Cong secured a silver medal in the men's under-49kg category at the 2026 Asia-Oceania Para Powerlifting Championships, which is underway in Bangkok, Thailand from April 7 to 12.

Le Van Cong successfully lifted 163kg, finishing second in the event and once again demonstrating his enduring class on the regional stage.

The gold medal went to Abdul Hadi of Indonesia, who lifted 179kg, while Yerbolat Karibay of Kazakhstan claimed the bronze with a lift of 157kg.

This year's championships have drawn 249 athletes from 23 countries and territories, making it one of the most significant para-sport events in the region in 2026. The tournament also marks the first time Bangkok has hosted an intern...