18 June,2022 03:28 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
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India's Ashok booked a berth for the postponed Hangzhou Asian Para Games after claiming two gold and two bronze medals at the ongoing 2022 World Para Powerlifting Asia-Oceania Open Championships in Pyeongtaek on Friday.
Ashok came out with a consistent show, clearing the bar in all three rounds to lift 150kg, 168kg and 173kg for a total score of 491kg to take the gold medal (total score) in men's under 65kg.
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He took the gold medals in Total Score - Open and Asian categories. In the Individual event, the Haryana-based powerlifter took the bronze medal with his best lift of 173kg.
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