India's Tajinder Pal Singh Toor secured a place in the men's shot put final Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 7 after recording a throw of 20.14 metres on his second attempt during the qualification round. The effort was enough to confirm his spot in the medal event after he narrowly missed the automatic qualification mark on his opening throw.
Toor began the qualification round with a throw of 19.93m, placing him fifth after the first attempts. He improved in his second attempt, reaching 20.14m and moving into the qualification zone for the final.
Meanwhile, fellow Indian Samardeep Singh Gill opened with a throw of 19.95m, placing fourth after the first round of attempts. He remained in contention for a place in the final as the qualification event continued.
Toor, one of India's most accomplished shot put athletes, will now compete in the final with hopes of adding another major international medal to his career. His qualification keeps India's medal hopes alive in the men's shot put event, while attention also remains on Samardeep Singh Gill's performance in the remaining qualification attempts.
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Who Is Tajinder Pal Singh Toor?
Tajinder Pal Singh Toor is one of India's leading shot put athletes and has represented the country at several major international competitions, including the Olympic Games, Asian Games, Asian Athletics Championships, and the Commonwealth Games. Known for his powerful throws and consistent performances, he has established himself as one of Asia's top competitors in the event.
Born on 13 November 1994 in Punjab, Toor developed an interest in athletics at a young age. Standing over two metres tall, he possesses the physical attributes that have helped him excel in shot put. He has trained under experienced coaches and steadily progressed through the national athletics circuit before making his mark internationally.
Toor rose to prominence after winning the gold medal at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta, where he set a new Games record with a throw of 20.75 metres. He successfully defended his Asian Games title in Hangzhou in 2023, producing another gold medal-winning performance and reinforcing his position as one of the continent's best throwers.
He has also won multiple medals at the Asian Athletics Championships and several national titles. Over the years, Toor has consistently crossed the 20-metre mark, a benchmark regarded as a significant achievement in men's shot put. His personal best ranks among the best ever recorded by an Indian athlete in the discipline.
Despite dealing with injuries during different phases of his career, Toor has continued to return to top-level competition through disciplined training and determination. His experience and success have made him one of India's strongest medal contenders whenever he competes in major championships.
With another qualification for an international final, Tajinder Pal Singh Toor continues to play a key role in Indian athletics and remains one of the country's most successful field event athletes.
