(Powerlifting News) Tokyo Paralympics 2021 Live Update: Jaideep Singh Deswal failed to register a valid lift in the Men’s 65kg Powerlifting. He attempted to lift 160kgs in his first two attempts and couldn't lift 167kgs in his final attempt. China’s Liu Lei won his fourth consecutive Gold in powerlifting although his first in this weight class. He lifted 198kgs in his first attempt to secure the medal, Amir Jafari Arangeh from Iran won the Silver with a 195 kg lift in his first attempt and Hocine Bettir from Algeria won the Bronze medal by successfully lifting 192kgs in his second attempt.

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Jaideep had earlier represented India in Discus Throw at the London 2012 Olympics where he finished 7th.