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In Pics: Indian shot-putter Tajinder Pal Singh Toor qualifies for Tokyo Olympics

Indian shot-putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor has bagged his berth for Tokyo Olympics after shattering his own national record, twice here at the Indian Grand Prix IV, on Monday.

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Tajinderpal Singh Toor in action.

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The 26-year-old Toor, a 2018 Asian Games gold winner, crossed the Olympic qualification mark of 21.10m with a throw of 21.49m in his first attempt.

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"I am happy that now I have qualified for Tokyo 2020 and will work hard to give my best during the games," Tajinderpal said after qualifying for the Games.

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Tajinderpal Singh broke his own National Record and Asian record with a throw of 21.49m.

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Tajinderpal Singh Toor with his coach Sh. Mohinder Singh Dhillon.