NEW DELHI: Indian athlete Tajinderpal Singh Toor secured a gold medal in the men's shot put event at the ongoing Asian Games. In an interview following his remarkable win, Toor revealed that he had limited practice due to an injury.
Toor's gold medal victory was a significant achievement for India in athletics. Despite facing challenges due to a groin tear he sustained during the Asian Track and Field competition in Bangkok, he managed to rise to the occasion.
"My throw was not that good. It is because when I played the Asian Track and Field competition in Bangkok, I suffered a groin tear. I was sidelined due to injury for two months and stopped throwing. Before the Asian Games, I had only three to four throwing sessions. But I wanted to win a gold for my country," Toor explained.
Toor's winning moment came during his sixth attempt when he launched the shot put 20.36 meters, surpassing Saudi Arabia's Mohamed Daouda, who had led the race for the gold medal with a throw of 20.18 meters in his fourth attempt.
While Toor clinched the gold, his fellow national teammate, Sahib Singh, who was also in contention for a medal, finished in 8th place with a throw of 18.62 meters.
Tajinderpal Singh Toor's gold medal at the Asian Games reaffirmed his dominance in the shot put event over the past few years. In 2018, he achieved a remarkable throw of 20.75 meters, setting a record for the best throw in the history of the Asian Games. Toor also holds the Asian record with an impressive throw of 21.77 meters.
India has performed admirably in athletics at the Asian Games, accumulating a total of 12 medals, including two gold, five silver, and five bronze. This achievement contributes to India's overall medal tally, which now stands at 55 medals, consisting of 13 gold, 21 silver, and 21 bronze.
The athletics events at the Asian Games began on September 29 and will continue until October 5, showcasing incredible talent and determination from athletes across the continent.
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