Tejaswin Shankar added another milestone to Indian athletics late on Friday night by becoming the country’s first-ever medallist in the men’s decathlon at the Commonwealth Games. The athlete produced a consistent all-round performance across the two-day competition to claim the bronze medal at the 2026 edition in Glasgow. The 27-year-old accumulated 7,976 points across the 10-discipline event, securing a podium finish and making history for India in one of athletics’ most demanding competitions.
Event Context
Player Focus
Shankar, who is also a TOPS Development athlete, clocked 4:36.19 to accumulate 704 points in the ultimate event of the Men’s Decathlon, the 1500m.
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His achievement marks the first time an Indian has won a Commonwealth Games medal in the men’s decathlon. Grenada’s Lindon Victor successfully defended his dominance in the event, capturing the gold medal with a tally of 8,096 points. Canada’s Damian Warner finished close behind to take silver after amassing 8,036 points, while Shankar completed the podium with another memorable international performance.
Match Outlook
Four years ago, Shankar had won bronze at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games in the men’s high jump, becoming one of India’s standout performers in the field events.
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