Mariappan Perumal

Mariappan Perumal is a former Malaysian Paralympic weightlifter. He won bronze at the 1988 Summer Paralympics and 1992 Summer Paralympics. He also won Malaysia's first Paralympic medal.[1][2][3]

Mariappan Perumal
Personal information
Full nameMariappan a/l Perumal
Nickname(s)P. Mariappan
NationalityMalaysian
Born (1958-02-25) 25 February 1958
Malacca
Weight72 kg (159 lb)
Sport
Country Malaysia
SportWeightlifting, Powerlifting
DisabilityPolio
Medal record
Representing  Malaysia
Men's powerlifting
Asian Para Games
Bronze medal – third place 2010 Guangzhou 75 kg
Men's weightlifting
Paralympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1992 Barcelona −60 kg
Bronze medal – third place 1988 Seoul −57 kg

References
  1. "This Is Paralympian Mariappan Perumal. He Is 58 Years Old and He Won Malaysia's First Paralympic Medal in 1988 (Seoul, Korea) and Then Another in 1992 (Barcelona, Spain). He Is a Seven-Time Paralympian and This Is His Story". Humans of KL. 10 April 2019. Archived from the original on 18 August 2021. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  2. Natividad, Nikki (8 April 2021). "The Malaysian Paralympian Forgotten by His Country". Vice News. Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  3. BK, Kedung (14 April 2021). ""Saya Bekerja Keras Di 7 Paralimpik Untuk Negara Tapi Ini Balasan Saya," Ini Kisah Mariappan Perumal" ["I Worked Hard In 7 Paralympics For The Country But This Is What I Gets," This Is The Story Of Mariappan Perumal] (in Malay). ILoveBorneo.my. Retrieved 21 September 2021.


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