Powerlifter Yee Khie powers his way to silver in Tokyo Paralympics

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.

Sodnompiljee, also the reigning world champion, won the gold by posting a new Paralympics record of 245kg, erasing the previous mark of 238kg by Rio 2016 champion Pavlos Mamalos of Greece.

By securing a podium position this time, Yee Khie has marked a major improvement from his Games debut five years ago where he could only manage seventh spot in the 97kg category.

The national contingent have now won two medals, including a historic gold from Bonnie Bunyau Gustin in the 72kg category on Saturday.