Quick Info
| Profession | Athlete |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 13/11/1994 |
| Age | 31 years |
| Birthplace | Khosa Pando village in Moga, Punjab |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Tajinderpal Singh Toor
26/09/2026
Toor won the silver medal in men's shot put at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with a best throw of 20.64m on his fifth attempt. The result made him a three-time Asian Games medallist, though he missed out on a third straight gold in the event.
09/05/2026
Toor won the men's shot put at the fifth leg of the Indian Athletics Series in Sangrur, Punjab, with a best throw of 19.97m. He described his main goal for the season as peaking at major international meets.
12/03/2026
Toor, now a DSP, broke a 23-year-old shot put record at the 74th All-India Police Athletics Cluster in Jalandhar with a throw of 19.67m. The previous record had been held by Bahadur Singh.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known for | Holding the outdoor Asian and national record of 21.77m throw, two-time Asian Games champion, two-time Asian champion, two-time Asian Indoor champion, two-time Olympian (Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024) |
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| Current Status | Serving as a DSP with Punjab Police and competing as a shot putter |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 193 cm |
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| Weight | 90 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Malwa College of Nursing, Kotkapura |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Sikhism |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 8 October 2021 |
Family
| Father | Karam Singh (farmer) |
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| Mother | Prit Pal Kaur (homemaker) |
| Siblings | Sister - Navdeep Kaur |
| Spouse | Sandeep Dhillon Toor (teacher) |
| Uncle | Gurnam Singh (former Indian shot put champion) |
Career
| Coach/Mentor | Mohinder Singh Dhillon |
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| Sport | Shot Put |
| Current World Ranking | #79 Men's shot put |
| National Record | 21.77m (set 19 June 2023) |
| Asian Games Record | 20.75m (set 2018) |
| Military Service | Chief Petty Officer (PTI) in Indian Navy under sports quota (service years 2015–2024) |
| Police Service | DSP, Punjab Police (since 2024) |
| Latest Season Best | 21.03m (April 2026, Delhi leg of Indian Athletics Series) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Tajinder Pal Singh Toor is an Indian shot putter and an Asian Games gold medalist. | |
| 2. He hails from a small town in Moga district, Punjab, India. | |
| 3. Growing up in a farmer's family, his parents faced challenges fulfilling all his needs. | |
| 4. As a child, he dreamed of being a cricketer, but his father and uncle, Gurnam Singh, encouraged him to pursue shot put due to his strong physique. | |
| 5. In 2015, he ranked fifth in the shot put competition at the World University Games. | |
| 6. In June 2017, he achieved his personal best of 20.40m at the Federation Cup Senior Athletics Championships in Patiala. | |
| 7. During the 2018 Asian Games, he finished eighth in the men's shot put finals with a throw of 19.42m. | |
| 8. In an interview, he expressed his desire to win medals while his father is alive, who he knows is unwell. | |
| 9. Tajinder has a tattoo of Sardar Hari Singh Nalwa on his left hand. | |
| 10. He is passionate about dogs and frequently shares pictures of them on social media. | |
| 11. In June 2017, he achieved a personal best of 20.40m at the Federation Cup Senior Athletics Championships in Patiala. | |
| 12. At the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta, he won gold with a record-breaking throw of 20.75 meters, setting a new Asian Games record. | |
| 13. He initially switched from cricket to shot put on the suggestion of his father. | |
| 14. Despite injuries like a wrist fracture and groin muscle pull, he showed resilience in his career. |
