Madhya Pradesh's Samardeep Singh Gill poses for photos after winning the gold medal in the men’s shot put event at the 29th National Senior Athletics Federation Competition at Birsa Munda Stadium in Ranchi, Jharkhand, on May 25, 2026. (IANS File Photo)Glasgow, July 29 (IANS): India's challenge in the men's shot put remained firmly on course at the Commonwealth Games as Tajinderpal Singh Toor and Samardeep Singh Gill progressed to Thursday's final after negotiating the qualification round with composed performances. Leading the Indian charge was national record holder Tajinderpal Singh Toor, who comfortably surpassed the automatic qualification standard of 20 metres. India ensured double representation in the final as Samardeep Singh Gill also advanced after producing a best mark of 19.95m in Group B. His opening mark proved enough to finish fifth overall across the combined standings of the two qualification groups.