Kazakhstani athlete David Degtyarev has become a two-time champion of the Asian Para Games. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.
Powerlifting master Degtyarev lifted 192 kilograms and set a new record at the V Asian Para Games. Four years ago at the previous Games, he won gold with 186 kilograms. This time he updated his record and became a two-time champion of the Asian Para Games.
It is worth noting that David Degtyarev, competing in the weight category up to 54 kilograms, has been a three-time world champion and a two-time Paralympic champion since 2021. In 2022, he won the gold medal at the Asian Para Games held in the Chinese city of Hangzhou.
The current Games are being held in the Japanese city of Nagoya.