Manpreet Kaur breaks national record in Shotput, secures 2016 Rio Games berth

 

 

Manpreet Kaur defined her prowess in shot put by breaking the country's record at the 55th National Open Athletics Championships in Kolkata. Mandeep with her stupendous 17.96m throw also bagged a berth for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games to be held in Brazil.

It was a remarkable throw considering the national record set 18 years ago by Harbans Kaur was 17.43m.  

Mandeep broke previous record holder Harbans Kaur’s national mark. Her throw ensured she was well ahead of the qualification standard which was 17.80m for Rio 2016. The Railways athlete was supreme and dictated terms in the field.

Another Manpreet, from ONGC, finished second nearly three meters behind with a best throw of 15.03m, while Ramanpreet Kaur from Punjab bagged the bronze with a throw of 14.36m.