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Tejaswin Shankar scripted history for India by winning a bronze medal in the decathlon at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. He became the first-ever Indian to secure a medal in the gruelling ten-event discipline, which is competed over two days at the quadrennial sporting event.
Despite battling through a knee injury, Tejaswin persevered through the competition to help the country secure a podium finish in decathlon. He finished with a solid total of 7,976 points, marking a huge moment for Indian athletics.
Tejaswin assured India of a bronze finish in the final event of decathlon, the 1500m race. Despite receiving immense challenge from other competitors, the Indian athlete clocked 4:36:19, marking an impressive finish in the discipline.
Grenada's Lindon Victor secured the gold, while Canada's Daman Warner snatched the silver. Tejaswin completed the podium with a third-place finish, becoming India's first CWG men's decathlon medallist.
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Tejaswin had won a bronze in the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, becoming the first Indian male high jumper to secure a medal at the quadrennial sporting event. He has been a prominent performer in Indian athletics since then.
Tejaswin adds a bronze to his already impressive season in 2026. He made history after winning heptathlon gold at the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships, setting a new national record after securing 5,993 points.
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The Indian high jumper showcased immense promise in decathlon when he became the first decathlete to surpass the 8,000-point mark, setting a new national record by securing 8,057 points at the National Federation Senior Athletics Championships.
The Indian athlete's bronze medal finish improved India's medal tally at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
With agency inputs
Despite battling through a knee injury, Tejaswin persevered through the competition to help the country secure a podium finish in decathlon. He finished with a solid total of 7,976 points, marking a huge moment for Indian athletics.
Tejaswin secures India's first-ever CWG decathlon podium finish
Tejaswin assured India of a bronze finish in the final event of decathlon, the 1500m race. Despite receiving immense challenge from other competitors, the Indian athlete clocked 4:36:19, marking an impressive finish in the discipline.
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Grenada's Lindon Victor secured the gold, while Canada's Daman Warner snatched the silver. Tejaswin completed the podium with a third-place finish, becoming India's first CWG men's decathlon medallist.
Also Read | Neeraj Chopra wins silver, debutant Yash Vir Singh snatches bronze in historic double podium finish for India in Commonwealth Games 2026
Tejaswin had won a bronze in the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, becoming the first Indian male high jumper to secure a medal at the quadrennial sporting event. He has been a prominent performer in Indian athletics since then.
Tejaswin continues strong form in 2026
Tejaswin adds a bronze to his already impressive season in 2026. He made history after winning heptathlon gold at the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships, setting a new national record after securing 5,993 points.
Also Read | Asmita & Harsh clinch historic golds, Yamini secures silver in India's best-ever Judo campaign in Commonwealth Games
The Indian high jumper showcased immense promise in decathlon when he became the first decathlete to surpass the 8,000-point mark, setting a new national record by securing 8,057 points at the National Federation Senior Athletics Championships.
The Indian athlete's bronze medal finish improved India's medal tally at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
With agency inputs
