Despite a below-par season over the past two years, two-time Asian indoor champion shot-putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor will headline the 17-member Indian contingent for the 12th Asian Indoor athletics championships from February 6 to 8. The team will leave for Tianjin, China on February 3, the AFI announced here on Friday.
Toor, the defending champion, won in Tehran in 2024 with a throw of 19.72m. The 31-year old has struggled to cross the 20m mark in the past two seasons, hampered by recurring injuries. His closest competitor will be young compatriot Samardeep Singh Gill, who has been in good form so far.
Published – January 08, 2026 06:17 pm IST