India’s Tajinderpal Singh Toor had to be settled for silver in the men’s shot put final at the Asian Games 2026, winning his third medal at the continental showpiece on Saturday. The Indian had won gold medals in the last two editions of the . In Aichi-Nagoya, Toor bagged the silver medal, hurling the iron ball to 20.64m.
Iran’s Mohammadreza Tayebise broke the record and took home the gold with a throw of 20.81m, breaking Toor’s 20.75m set in 2018. Mohammed Tolu of Saudi Arabia bagged the bronze with an effort of 20.48m. Toor opened his account in the final with a 20.06m.
He improved his show with a throw of 20.26m on his second attempt before settling for the second prize with a throw of 20.64m. It was Toor’s third consecutive medal at the . The 31-year-old is the Indian national record holder with 21.77m, set in Bhubaneswar in June 2023.
Born in Moga district in Punjab, Toor is one of India’s leading shot putters. Raised in a farming family, he initially pursued cricket before switching to shot put at his father’s encouragement, a decision that transformed his sporting career and established himself as a dominant force in Indian and Asian athletics.
In 2023, he set the Indian National Record of 21.77m, which was also the Asian Record at the time. A two-time Olympian, Tajinderpal represented India at the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympic Games. In 2026, he won the Silver Medal at the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships, further strengthening his position among Asia’s leading shot putters.
From his humble beginnings in rural Punjab to becoming a national record holder and multiple-time Asian champion, Tajinderpal Singh Toor continues to inspire aspiring athletes through his determination, resilience, and pursuit of excellence.
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