India at CWG 2026: Know Your Athlete - Tajinderpal Singh Toor (Athletics)

Tajinderpal Singh Toor is one of India's most accomplished shot putters and a dominant force in Asian athletics. Born on November 13, 1994, in Khosa Pando village in Punjab's Moga district, Toor switched from cricket to shot put after being encouraged by his father and uncle, who recognised his natural strength. Trained by Mohinder Singh Dhillon, he has developed into one of Asia's finest throwers and has represented India at the highest level, including the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympic Games.Toor has enjoyed sustained success on the continental stage, winning multiple gold medals at the Asian Games, Asian Athletics Championships and Asian Indoor Championships. In 2023, he set a new Asian and national outdoor record with a throw of 21.77m at the National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar, further cementing his place among the continent's greatest shot put athletes. His career has also been marked by remarkable resilience, overcoming multiple injury setbacks to return and win major international titles. In recognition of his achievements, he received the Arjuna Award in 2019.Event: Men's Shot PutCWG Record: Did not compete in a Commonwealth Games.Major Achievements:Asian outdoor record holder (21.77m)Back-to-back Asian Games gold medallist (2018, 2023)Asian Athletics Championships gold medallist (2019, 2023)Asian Indoor Championships gold medallist (2023, 2024)Represented India at the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympic GamesRecipient of the Arjuna Award (2019)