Tajinderpal, Shivam Lohakhare eye supremacy at Indian Open Throws in Patiala
Two-time Asian Games champion in men’s shot put, Tajinderpal Singh Toor, has meticulously chalked out his plans for the 2026 competitive season. One of his goals this season is to defend his Asian Games title in Japan later this year. Staying healthy is his second goal for the 2026 competitive season, which will also feature the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. On the eve of the two-day fifth edition of the Indian Open Throws Competition in Patiala, India’s 31-year-old seasoned thrower and national record holder says he is eagerly looking forward to the outdoor season. “My main focus on Saturday will be to evaluate my performance in March,” Toor said. “I started my season last month at the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships in China. The result was encouraging,” he added. The Punjab thrower clinched silver with a 20.05m. His national record of 21.17m was recorded in June 2023. His main goal will be to peak later this year to retain his title at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Japan. The two-day domestic competition in Patiala, according to …
