Powerlifter Yee Khie powers his way to silver in Tokyo Paralympics

By TAN MING WAI

Malaysia won its second medal at the Tokyo Paralympics when Jong Yee Khie powered his way to a silver medal in the men's 107kg category at the Tokyo International Forum on Monday (Aug 30).

The 32-year-old Sarawakian's best lift of 237kg in his second attempt was good enough to place him second behind winner Sodnompiljee Enkhbayar of Mongolia in the nine-man contest.

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