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.

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