Who should have won gold in the men's lightweight para powerlifting event at CWG 2026?

India missed opening their account in the points tally as Ashok Kumar Malik finished out of the podium in the men’s lightweight para powerlifting even.

• Option 1: Malik was robbed by a rival athlete
• Option 2: Ashok Kumar Malik deserved gold medal but it wasn't his day
• Option 3: Kumar Malik had a great performance but fell short
• Option 4: It was another close competition that CWG 2026 hosted successfully?