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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