India’s celebrated shot putter, Balwinder Singh Dhaliwal, a 10-time national champion and Asian Games medallist, has passed away at 67 after a battle with lung cancer. Dhaliwal, an Arjuna awardee, dominated the sport for over a decade, setting an Asian record in 1986. He later dedicated himself to coaching, leaving a significant void in Indian athletics.India’s celebrated shot putter, Balwinder Singh Dhaliwal, a 10-time national champion and Asian Games medallist, has passed away at 67 after a battle with lung cancer. Dhaliwal, an Arjuna awardee, dominated the sport for over a decade, setting an Asian record in 1986. He later dedicated himself to coaching, leaving a significant void in Indian athletics.
