Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Ashok Malik finishes fourth in Commonwealth Games para powerlifting
Ashok Malik, an Indian para powerlifter, competed in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
He did really well and came in fourth place in the men's lightweight category.
He scored 143.8 points, but it wasn't enough to win a medal.
The gold medal went to Mark Swan from England, who scored 153.9 points.
Nigeria's Roland Ezuruike got silver, and Malaysia's Bonnie Bunyau Gustin got bronze.
Another Indian, Paramjeet Kumar, finished seventh with 135.6 points.
This shows that India is getting better in international para-sports.
Ashok Malik finished fourth in the men's lightweight para powerlifting at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Malik scored 143.8 points, which was not enough to secure a medal.
Mark Swan from England won gold with 153.9 points.
Roland Ezuruike from Nigeria took silver, and Bonnie Bunyau Gustin from Malaysia secured bronze.
Another Indian participant, Paramjeet Kumar, finished seventh with 135.6 points.
- Who
- Ashok Malik, Paramjeet Kumar, Mark Swan, Roland Ezuruike, Bonnie Bunyau Gustin
- What
- Commonwealth Games para powerlifting event
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Why
- To compete in the men's lightweight para powerlifting category
Indian Performance
International Competition
Performance Outcome
Indian Performance
Ashok Malik secured a commendable fourth place with 143.8 points, showcasing India's growing presence in para-sports.
International Competition
Mark Swan of England won gold with 153.9 points, while Nigeria's Roland Ezuruike and Malaysia's Bonnie Bunyau Gustin took silver and bronze respectively.
- Event
- Commonwealth Games
- Category
- Men's Lightweight Para Powerlifting
- Ashok Malik's Score
- 143.8 points
- Gold Medalist
- Mark Swan (England) - 153.9 points
- Silver Medalist
- Roland Ezuruike (Nigeria) - 153.9 points
- Bronze Medalist
- Bonnie Bunyau Gustin (Malaysia) - 153.5 points
- Paramjeet Kumar's Score
- 135.6 points