With this result, Cong officially passed the first qualifying stage for the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games, continuing his journey to reach new heights in global para sports and reinforcing Vietnam’s presence in international para powerlifting.

The tournament, underway from October 10 to 18, has brought together more than 500 athletes from 70 countries and territories worldwide. They compete in 20 individual weight categories and 3 team classes, seeking tickets to the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympics in the United States.

This is a key tournament during the 2024–2028 period organised by World Para Powerlifting under the International Paralympic Committee (IPC). It gathers the best athletes in the world and their performances will be officially calculated points for the 2028 Paralympic qualifying round.

Joining Cong in representing Vietnam at this year’s world championship were Nguyen Binh An (men’s 54kg category); Dang Thi Linh Phuong (women’s 50kg category); and Chau Hoang Tuyet Loan (women’s 55kg category).

Powerlifter Le Van Cong brings home bronze from Paris Paralympics 2024

VOV.VN - Powerlifter Le Van Cong, a hopeful of Vietnamese Paralympic delegation, took a bronze medal in the men’s up to 49kg category at the Paris Paralympics 2024 in France on September 4.