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Toor Settles for Silver in Asian Games Shot Put
26 Sep
Summary
- Tajinderpal Singh Toor secured a silver medal in the men's shot put.
- Iran's Mohammadreza Tayebi won gold with a new Games record.
- Toor has now medalled at three consecutive Asian Games.
Tajinderpal Singh Toor, the two-time defending champion in men's shot put, earned a silver medal at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games on Saturday. His quest for a third consecutive title ended as Iran's Mohammadreza Tayebi claimed the gold. Tayebi's winning throw of 20.81m also established a new Games record, surpassing Toor's previous mark.
Toor had previously won gold at the 2018 Jakarta Games and successfully defended his title at the 2022 Hangzhou Games. His silver medal in 2026 marks his third consecutive podium finish at the Asian Games. Toor also holds the Indian national record in shot put, with a best throw of 21.77m.
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