Asian Games: Shot-putter Manpreet Kaur wins bronze
Indian athlete Manpreet Kaur secured a bronze medal in the women's shot put event at the Asian Games with a throw of 17.17 meters. Chinese athletes Song Jiayuan and Zhang Linru took the gold and silver medals, respectively.
Why it matters
This result highlights India's performance in regional athletics and the competitive landscape of the Asian Games.
India's Manpreet Kaur clinched the bronze medal in the women's shot put competition of the Asian Games with an effort of 17.17m here on Friday.
The gold and silver in this event were claimed by China through Song Jiayuan (19.40m) and Zhang Linru (18.14m).
The 36-year-old Manpreet hails from Patiala and her last major international performance was a bronze at the 2023 Asian Championships. Her personal best is 18.06m that came in 2022.
Published - September 25, 2026 04:59 pm IST
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