Jong Yee Khie

Jong Yee Khie is a Malaysian powerlifter. He won a silver medal for Malaysia in powerlifting in the men's -107 kg event at the 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo.

Early and personal life

Jong hails from Batu Kawa, Kuching, Sarawak and worked as a hairdresser. He had his right leg amputated above the knee after being involved in a motorcycle accident in 2005. Jong was encouraged to take up the sport by his family during his recovery in 2008.