Powerlifter Le Van Cong wins Vietnam's first medal at 2026 Asian Para Games

Tuoi Tre News19 October 2026, 12:15 UTCVietnam

Vietnamese powerlifter Le Van Cong won silver in the men's 49-kilogram category at the fifth Asian Para Games in Japan on Monday, securing the first medal for Vietnam's para-sports delegation at the Games.

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