FPJ Exclusive | 'My Daughter Was Watching Me Compete': Indian Shot Putter Manpreet Kaur Finally Ends Long Wait For Asian Games Medal
Indian shot putter Manpreet Kaur opened up to The Free Press Journal about her emotional journey to winning the bronze medal at the Asian Games, describing the achievement as a moment of immense satisfaction after years of coming close to the podium. “This medal means a lot to me because it has come after a very long journey,” Manpreet said. The Indian athlete recalled finishing fifth at the…
Indian shot putter Manpreet Kaur has shared her emotional journey to winning a bronze medal at the Asian Games in an exclusive interview with The Free Press Journal. The athlete described the accomplishment as a significant moment of satisfaction after years of consistently coming close to the podium. Manpreet Kaur revealed that she finished fifth at the previous Asian Games and narrowly missed the podium by a few centimeters at the Commonwealth Games.
She emphasized that securing this medal brought her immense happiness, particularly because her daughter was present to witness her achievement. The proud mother declared that seeing her daughter's support added an extra layer of happiness to her medal victory. Furthermore, Manpreet Kaur acknowledged the pivotal role of her family, coaches, the federation, and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) in her journey to the podium.
She stressed that her own training was not sufficient for her to secure this medal, and the collective support from various entities played a crucial part in her success.
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