Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Ashok Malik Finishes Fourth in CWG 2026 Para Powerlifting
Ashok Malik from India competed in the men's lightweight para-powerlifting event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow.
He lifted 200kg but finished fourth with 143.8 points.
The gold medal went to Mark Swan from England, who lifted 222kg and scored 153.9 points.
Roland Ezuruike from Nigeria took silver with 185kg, and Bonnie Bunyau Gustin from Malaysia won bronze with 153.5 points.
This event was the first medal opportunity for India in the para-powerlifting programme.
Ashok Malik lifted 200kg but finished fourth with 143.8 points in the men's lightweight para-powerlifting event.
Mark Swan from England won gold with 153.9 points and a 222kg lift.
Roland Ezuruike from Nigeria took silver with 185kg.
Bonnie Bunyau Gustin from Malaysia won bronze with 153.5 points.
This was the first medal opportunity for India in the para-powerlifting programme at the Commonwealth Games 2026.
- Who
- Ashok Malik, Bonnie Bunyau Gustin, Mark Swan, Roland Ezuruike
- What
- Men's Lightweight Para-Powerlifting event at the Commonwealth Games 2026
- When
- July 24, 2026
- Where
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Why
- To compete for medals in the para-powerlifting event
Indian Performance
International Competition
Performance Outcome
Indian Performance
Ashok Malik lifted 200kg but finished fourth with 143.8 points.
International Competition
Malaysia's Bonnie Bunyau Gustin won bronze with 153.5 points, England's Mark Swan won gold with 153.9 points, and Nigeria's Roland Ezuruike took silver with 185kg.
- Event
- Men's Lightweight Para-Powerlifting
- Location
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Date
- July 24, 2026
- Ashok Malik's Lift
- 200kg
- Ashok Malik's Points
- 143.8
- Gold Medalist
- Mark Swan (England)
- Silver Medalist
- Roland Ezuruike (Nigeria)
- Bronze Medalist
- Bonnie Bunyau Gustin (Malaysia)