New Delhi/Ranchi, Sept 30 (UNI) Rising Indian shot put talent Samardeep Gill produced a stunning performance to claim the gold medal, edging out two time Asian Games champion Tajinderpal Singh Toor at the National Open Athletics Championships 2025.
Olympics.com reported, “India’s emerging shot put athlete Samardeep Gill defeated two-time Asian Games champion Tajinderpal Singh Toor for the gold medal at the National Open Athletics Championships 2025 in Ranchi on Monday.”
“Competing at the Birsa Munda Stadium, Samardeep Gill produced the winning throw of 19.79m on his sixth and final attempt, while Tajinderpal Singh Toor also saved his best for the last, hurling 19.32m. Ravi Kumar (18.23m) won the bronze medal,” the website added.
Highlighting Samardeep’s recent dominance over the former Asian record holder, it said, “This was former Asian record holder and Olympian Tajinderpal Singh Toor’s third straight defeat against the 24-year-old Indian athlete. At the National Inter-State Championships 2025 in Chennai last month, Samardeep Gill took gold with a personal best of 19.82m throw, relegating Tajinderpal Singh Toor (19.41m) to silver.”
At the Federation Cup in April, Samardeep claimed the top spot in Kochi with a distance of 19.34m while Tajinder managed 18.77 for second place. Tajinder, who holds the national record of 21.77m set in 2023, had an 8-0 head-to-head before these three defeats.
Yesterday’s action featured a total of 10 finals, with Nitin Gupta winning the men’s 20km race walk and Munita Prajapati claimed the women’s title. In other events, Baranica Elangovan won the women’s pole vault event with an effort of 4.10m.
“Organised by the Athletics Federation of India, the National Open Athletics Championships is one of four major annual outdoor track and field competitions. The 64th edition of the National Open Athletics Championships will conclude on Tuesday,” Olympics.com concluded.
