Manpreet Kaur delivered an impressive performance at the Indian Series-5 in Sangrur, clinching the gold medal in women’s shot put with a season-best throw of 17.33m.
The mark is significant as it stands as the best throw by an Indian woman in nearly two years. The previous top Indian performance came from Abha Khatua, who threw the current national record of 18.41m in 2024.
For Manpreet, the result also marks her best performance in almost three years, signaling a strong return to form for the experienced Railways athlete. Her personal best remains 18.06m, achieved in 2022 — a mark that also stood as the national record at the time.
Manpreet showed consistency through the competition before producing her winning effort in the final round. Her series read: 16.16m, 16.39m, 15.92m, 16.47m, foul, and a brilliant 17.33m.
The performance will boost confidence for Manpreet as she looks to build momentum in the domestic season and push closer to her personal best once again.