Manpreet Kaurs Bronze Medal Triumph Celebrated by Family at Asian Games 2026

Ambala, September 25 (Daily Kiran) : Manpreet Kaur made her mark at the Asian Games 2026 in Ambala, clinching a bronze medal in shot put with a throw of 17.17 meters. Her impressive performance has filled her family with pride and joy.

Speaking about her achievement, Manpreet’s mother-in-law expressed immense happiness, stating, “We are very proud of our daughter-in-law. She has done something significant for the country and brought home a medal. We will visit the Gurudwara to offer our thanks and celebrate with sweets.” She highlighted that Manpreet prepared diligently for this moment, even balancing her job in Patiala with her training.

Manpreet’s father-in-law echoed these sentiments, emphasizing the hard work she put in over the years. “This is the result of her dedication. She practiced tirelessly while managing her job. Our son supported her every step of the way. We will celebrate together when she returns, sharing sweets and prayers at the Gurudwara. I hope she continues to perform well.”

This victory adds to Manpreet’s accolades, as she is a former bronze medalist at the Asian Athletics Championships. In 2023, she secured third place with a throw of 17.00 meters. Recently, she narrowly missed a medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026, finishing fourth with a throw of 17.49 meters. Manpreet also represented India at the 2016 Olympic Games, where she placed 23rd.

In 2017, she won a gold medal at the Asian Athletics Championships, but faced a setback when she tested positive for banned substances, resulting in a four-year ban and the forfeiture of her gold medal. After returning in 2022, she broke the national record with a throw of 18.06 meters. Manpreet competed in the Commonwealth Games 2022, finishing in 11th place, and placed fifth in the previous Asian Games.

Her journey reflects resilience and determination, and her family is hopeful for her continued success in the future.