Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Manpreet Kaur Misses Commonwealth Games Shot Put Medal
Manpreet Kaur is a shot put athlete from India.
She competed in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in 2026.
She threw the ball 17.49 meters, which was just a little less than the best throws that won medals.
The gold medal was won by Sarah Mitton from Canada with a throw of 19.88 meters.
Manpreet was close to the top but could not get a better throw when it mattered most, so she finished fourth.
Even though she didn’t win a medal, she showed she can still compete with the best in the world.
Manpreet Kaur finished fourth in women's shot put at CWG 2026 in Glasgow.
Her best throw was 17.49 meters, just below the bronze mark.
Gold went to Sarah Mitton (Canada) with 19.88m; silver to Jessica Oji (Nigeria) and bronze to Lloydricia Cameron (Jamaica) both 17.87m.
Kaur remained in contention early but could not improve in final rounds.
The result highlights her longevity and consistency in international competition.
- Who
- Manpreet Kaur, Indian shot putter
- What
- Finished fourth in the women's shot put at the Commonwealth Games 2026
- When
- Wednesday, 2026
- Where
- Glasgow, Scotland
- Why
- Unable to improve her throw in the final rounds while competitors advanced
- Event
- Commonwealth Games 2026
- Athlete
- Manpreet Kaur
- Result
- Fourth place
- Best throw
- 17.49m
- Gold
- Sarah Mitton (Canada) – 19.88m
- Silver
- Jessica Oji (Nigeria) – 17.87m
- Bronze
- Lloydricia Cameron (Jamaica) – 17.87m