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Manpreet Kaur Bags Bronze in Asian Games 2026 Shot Put
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Moneycontrol•25-09-2026, 16:53
Manpreet Kaur Bags Bronze in Asian Games 2026 Shot Put
- •Manpreet Kaur secured a bronze medal in the women's shot put at the Asian Games 2026.
- •She achieved her medal-winning throw with an effort of 17.17m.
- •China's Song Jiayuan (19.40m) and Zhang Linru (18.14m) claimed the gold and silver medals, respectively.
- •The 36-year-old athlete from Patiala previously won a bronze at the 2023 Asian Championships.
- •Manpreet Kaur's personal best throw stands at 18.06m, recorded in 2022.
Key Questions Answered
Manpreet Kaur won the bronze medal in the women's shot-put event at the Asian Games with a throw of 17.17m.
China secured both the top medals, with Song Jiayuan winning gold with a 19.40m throw and Zhang Linru taking silver with 18.14m.
Manpreet Kaur holds a personal best of 18.06m achieved in 2022. Prior to this podium finish, her last major international performance was a bronze medal at the 2023 Asian Championships.
