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.
On the same day, Nguyen Binh An competed in the men’s 54kg category but was unsuccessful after failing to lift 161kg in all three attempts. Meanwhile, Huynh Ngoc Phung finished 12th in the same weight class with a best lift of 147kg.
The 2026 Asia–Pacific Para Powerlifting Championships take place from April 7 to April 12, attracting 249 athletes from 23 countries and territories. The tournament is particularly significant as it serves as a qualification event for the 2026 Asian Para Games, which will be held in Japan later this year.
Vietnam is represented at the competition by Le Van Cong (49kg), Nguyen Binh An (54kg), Huynh Ngoc Phung (54kg), Dang Thi Linh Phuong (women’s 50kg), and Chau Hoang Tuyen Loan (women’s 55kg). The team’s primary objective is to secure official qualification slots for the 2026 Asian Para Games, continuing to strengthen Vietnam’s presence in continental para powerlifting.
Nguyen Khang