Toor claims shot put crown at Sangrur leg of Indian Athletics Series
Synopsis
Tajinderpal Singh Toor dominated the men's shot put at Sangrur, claiming victory with 19.97m as he builds toward major international competitions. The Asian Games champion's season best of 21.03m, set in Delhi last month, signals his readiness for the challenges ahead.
Key Takeaways
Tajinderpal Singh Toor won the men's shot put at the Sangrur leg of the Indian Athletics Series on 9 May with a throw of 19.97m .
Toor's season best is 21.03m , recorded at the Delhi leg in April.
Annu Rani , two-time Olympian and Asian Games champion, finished third in women's javelin with 55.78m .
Shilpa Rani (Haryana) won women's javelin at 57.65m ; Rashmi K (Andhra Pradesh) took second at 56.15m .
Fatema Begam (Tripura) was the fastest female runner and won the women's 200m in 23.97 seconds .
Tajinderpal Singh Toor, the 31-year-old Asian Games champion in men's shot put, won the men's shot put title at the fifth leg of the Indian Athletics Series in Sangrur, Punjab on 9 May, with a best throw of 19.97m. The national record holder is preparing for major domestic competition scheduled later this month in Ranchi.
Toor's season trajectory
Toor's season best of 21.03m was recorded in April at the Delhi leg of the Indian Athletics Series. "Main goal this season is to peak in major international meets," the Punjab-based thrower said, signalling his focus on global competitions ahead.
Women's javelin: Rani finishes third
Two-time Olympian and Asian Games champion Annu Rani, aged 33, used the Sangrur leg to test her preparation for the season. She finished third in the women's javelin throw with a mark of 55.78m. Shilpa Rani of Haryana claimed the title with 57.65m, while Rashmi K of Andhra Pradesh took second place with 56.15m.
Sprint and distance highlights
Harjit Singh of the Air Force emerged as the fastest male runner, while Fatema Begam of Tripura was the fastest female competitor. Begam also won the women's 200m dash with a time of 23.97 seconds. Kiran Pahal of Haryana claimed the women's 400m title in 54.07 seconds.
Other field event winners
In the men's hammer throw, Damneet Singh of Reliance topped the podium with 68.37m. Jagseer Singh of Rajasthan won the men's triple jump at 15.11m, while Amitra Ghosh of Railway Sports claimed the men's long jump at 7.85m. Gurjeet S of Haryana won the high jump at 2.12m. In the men's javelin throw, Rohit Yadav of Railway Sports secured the top spot with 78.82m.
Women's field events
In women's field events, Kulvinder Kaur of Railway Sports won the hammer throw at 57.42m. Niharika Vashist of Punjab claimed the triple jump title with 13.13m, while Reet Rathor of Uttar Pradesh won the high jump at 1.80m. Nidhi of All India Police secured the long jump with 5.85m. Manpreet Kaur of Railway Sports topped the women's shot put at 17.33m.
Point of View
But the gap between his season best (21.03m) and his winning throw here underscores the competitive depth in Indian shot put. His focus on peaking for international meets is sound strategy — the domestic circuit serves as a testing ground, not the final destination. Annu Rani's continued participation at 33, despite being a two-time Olympian, reflects India's thin javelin pipeline; retaining experience matters when youth depth is limited.
NationPress
12 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the men's shot put at the Sangrur leg of the Indian Athletics Series?
Tajinderpal Singh Toor, the Asian Games champion and national record holder from Punjab, won the men's shot put on 9 May with a throw of 19.97m.
What is Tajinderpal Singh Toor's season best?
Toor's season best is 21.03m, recorded at the Delhi leg of the Indian Athletics Series in April 2024.
How did Annu Rani perform at the Sangrur meet?
Annu Rani, a two-time Olympian and Asian Games champion in women's javelin, finished third at Sangrur with a throw of 55.78m, using the meet to test her preparation for the season.
Who won the women's javelin throw at Sangrur?
Shilpa Rani of Haryana won the women's javelin title with a throw of 57.65m, ahead of Rashmi K of Andhra Pradesh (56.15m) and Annu Rani (55.78m).
What is Toor's next major competition?
Tajinderpal Singh Toor is preparing for major domestic competition scheduled in Ranchi later in May, with his primary goal being to peak for international meets.
