Toor defends shot put title with an amazing final throw

HANGZHOU: Shot-putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor defended his title with an amazing final throw to beat back the challenge from his Saudi Arabian rival at the Asian Games. The 28-year-old threw 20.36m to defend his title. He also holds the Asian (21.77m) and Asian Games (20.75m) records.

Sahib Singh, meanwhile, finished eighth with 18.62 meters after his six best attempts at Hangzhou. Saudi Arabia's Mohamed Daouda Tolo claimed the silver while China's Liu Yang settled for the bronze medal in the men's shot put final. Agencies

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