Powerlifting champion to defend title at Tokyo Paralympics

August 25, 2021 - 11:13

Lê Văn Công won a gold medal at the Paralympics in Brazil five years ago and is determined to retain the prize this time.

Powerlifter Lê Văn Công is in Tokyo and only has one thing on his mind… winning. The 37-year-old is defending Paralympic champion after picking up gold at the Brazil games. Now he’s determined to do all he can to lift his spirits, and the weights, to new levels and retain his top prize. Plus, he has the weight of the whole country right behind him. VNS

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