Two-time Asian Games champion in men’s shot put, Tajinderpal Singh Toor, is gearing up for the 2026 competitive season, targeting major events like the Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games. Toor aims to defend his Asian Games title in Japan this year and prioritize his health throughout the season, which will also include the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
Ahead of the Indian Open Throws Competition in Patiala, Punjab, the 31-year-old national record holder expresses his excitement for the upcoming outdoor season. Toor emphasizes the importance of evaluating his performance and building on his recent success at the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships in China.
Toor, known for his impressive throws, is focused on peaking later in the year to maintain his dominance in the sport, especially at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Japan. The upcoming domestic competitions will play a crucial role in determining the selection for major international events like the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games.
According to Radhakrishnan Nair, the chief national athletics coach, the National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, will serve as a key platform for athletes to meet the qualification standards for the Asian Games. The Indian Open Throws Competition in Patiala will witness a strong field of athletes competing in various categories, including shot put and javelin throw.
