Tejinder Pal Singh Toor sets a new record in Asian shot put

Tejinder Pal Singh Toor sets a new record in Asian shot put

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Category : Sports Published on: June 22 2023

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India's top shot putter, Tajinderpal Singh Toor has set a new Asian shot put record at the Inter-State Championships in Bhubaneswar.
The 28-year-old athlete, representing Punjab, shattered his own previous Asian record with a massive throw of 21.77 metres.
Toor surpassed his own record of 21.49 metres, which he had set in 2021 in Patiala.
His outstanding performance also placed him in the ninth position on the list of the longest shot put distances recorded worldwide this season.
The Inter-State meet is the qualifier for the Asian Games.
By surpassing the qualifying mark of 21.40 metres, Toor has secured his spot in the upcoming World Championships.
Additionally, he also qualified for the Asian Games by meeting the required distance of 19 metres.

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