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

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

Daily Current Affairs / Tejinder Pal Singh Toor sets a new record in Asian shot put

Change Language English Hindi

Category : Sports Published on: June 22 2023

Share on facebook

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.

Recent Post's

World Environment Day 2025 to focus on ending plastic pollution; South Korea to host global celebrations.
Read More....
Geneva to host second session of global plastic pollution treaty talks from August 5 to 14, 2025.
Read More....
RCB wins IPL title for the first time, ending Virat Kohli's 18-year-long wait.
Read More....
June observed as Men's Health Month to raise awareness about men's well-being.
Read More....
Karol Nawrocki wins Polish presidential election with 50.9% votes, defeating pro-EU candidate.
Read More....
India to need 1 million AI professionals by 2026; AI education and tech sector on the rise.
Read More....
PSG wins Champions League for the first time with record 5–0 win over Inter Milan.
Read More....
IIT Delhi and AIIMS sign MoU to set up AI research centre in healthcare.
Read More....
India elected to UN Economic and Social Council for 2026–2028 term.
Read More....
Two Rajasthan wetlands added to Ramsar list, taking India’s total to 91 sites.
Read More....