Manpreet Kaur Wins Bronze Medal at Asian Games 2026 in Women's Shot Put
Indian shot put veteran Manpreet Kaur has proudly secured a bronze medal in the Women's Shot Put final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026. The 36-year-old athlete's stellar performance at Paloma Mizuho Stadium on September 25, 2026, adds to India's growing tally, with her season-best throw in 2026 recorded at 17.75m and a past national record of 18.06m.
Veteran Indian shot putter Manpreet Kaur has added another prestigious medal to her illustrious career, clinching bronze in the Women's Shot Put final at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. The final, held today, Friday, September 25, 2026, at the Paloma Mizuho Stadium, saw the 36-year-old athlete deliver a strong performance to secure her place on the podium, with a shot put of 17.17m. This medal is a testament to Kaur's enduring dedication and skill, building on her consistent form in recent years. Manush Shah and Diya Chitale Win Bronze at Asian Games 2026 in Table Tennis Mixed Doubles.
Kaur's Journey to Asian Games Bronze
Manpreet Kaur, born on July 6, 1990, has been a prominent figure in Indian athletics for over a decade. Her career highlights include a gold medal at the 2016 South Asian Games and a bronze medal at the 2023 Asian Championships with a throw of 17.00m. She previously held the national record with a throw of 18.06m in 2022. Earlier this year, she registered a season-best throw of 17.75m. Just weeks ago, Kaur narrowly missed a medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, where she finished fourth with a throw of 17.49m after a heartbreaking final-round foul. Her resilience in bouncing back to win an Asian Games medal is particularly commendable.
The Competition and Venue
The Women's Shot Put final was held at the state-of-the-art Paloma Mizuho Stadium, also known as Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium, in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The event commenced at 3:35 PM Indian Standard Time (IST), which was 7:05 PM Japan Standard Time (JST). India was also represented by Krishna Jayasankar Menon in the same event, who finished fifth. Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet Win Gold Medal At Asian Games 2026 in Shooting 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team.
Indian sports enthusiasts could follow the live action across various platforms. In India, the Asian Games 2026 are being broadcast on Sony Sports Ten 1 and Sony Sports Ten 5 in English, Sony Sports Ten 3 in Hindi, and Sony Sports Ten 4 for Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada audiences. Additionally, DD Sports is providing coverage for selected events featuring Indian athletes.
Manpreet Kaur's bronze adds to India's growing medal tally at the Aichi-Nagoya Games, underscoring the nation's strength in athletics and inspiring a new generation of throwers.
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