In shot put, the shot which is a metal ball weighs how many kg for men and women?

The correct answer is Men-7.26 kg Women-4 kg.

Key Points

•  The shot put is an athletics event where athletes throw a metal ball or shot as far as possible.
•  The metal ball or shot used in shot put is made of brass, iron, or steel and has a smooth surface for a better grip.
•  The weight of the metal ball or shot used in shot put varies for different age groups and gender categories.
•  Shot put is a part of the track and field events in athletics.
• The metal ball or shot used in shot put has a diameter of 110-130 mm for men and 95-110 mm for women.

Additional Information

• The hammer throw is one of the four throwing events in regular track and field competitions, along with the discus throw, shot put and javelin.
• In hammer throws events, athletes throw a metal ball (16lb/7.26kg for men, 4kg/8.8lb for women) that is attached to a grip by a steel wire no longer than 1.22m while remaining inside a seven-foot (2.135m) diameter circle. 
• In order for the throw to be measured, the ball must land inside a marked 35-degree sector and the athlete must not leave the circle before it has landed, and then only from the rear half of the circle. 
• The thrower usually makes three or four spins before releasing the ball.