Tajinderpal Singh Toor claims Gold for India in Shot Put at Asian Games 2023

India's Tajinderpal Singh Toor struck gold in the Shot Put event at the Asian Games 2023, marking a remarkable achievement for the nation in Athletics.

Earlier in the day , India's Avinash Sable emerged as the golden star in Athletics at the Asian Games 2023, clinching the top spot in the Steeplechase 3000m event and securing the coveted gold medal.

Earlier , in the Men's Trap Team Shooting competition, India's trio of Kynan Darius Chenai, Zoravar Singh Sandhu, and Prithviraj Tondaiman showcased their exceptional shooting skills, contributing to India's remarkable total of 361 points. Their collective performance secured India's place at the top of the team competition.

Kynan, who demonstrated his dominance by finishing first in the individual qualifying round, and Zoravar, who secured the fourth position, advanced to the championship round.

India also celebrated a silver medal in the Women's Trap Team Shooting competition. The trio of Manisha Keer, Preeti Rajak, and Rajeshwari Kumari delivered a strong performance. However, it was Manisha Keer who advanced to the individual Women's Trap event final.

In another sporting arena, India made a mark in golf, where Aditi Ashok secured the silver medal in the Women's Individual category. Her stellar performance significantly contributed to India's fourth-place finish in the team competition.