Tejaswin Shankar

Event Description

Tejaswin Shankar overcame physical challenges, including a long-standing knee injury, while competing at the highest level of athletics. Transitioning from the high jump to the demanding decathlon required him to master ten different track-and-field events. He demonstrated determination, adaptability and resilience while pursuing his goal of representing India internationally. At the 2026 Commonwealth Games, despite his knee problems, he secured a historic bronze medal in the decathlon

Summary

Indian athlete Tejaswin Shankar made history at the 2026 Commonwealth Games by winning the bronze medal in the men's decathlon. With a total of 7,976 points, he became the first Indian to win a Commonwealth Games medal in the decathlon and the first Indian athlete to win Commonwealth Games medals in two different athletics disciplines. His achievement marks an important milestone for Indian athletics

Award Details

Bronze Medal — Men's Decathlon, Commonwealth Games 2026

Detailed Achievement

Tejaswin Shankar earned the bronze medal in the men's decathlon at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, becoming the first Indian athlete to win a medal in this event at a major international multi-sport competition. His performance across ten disciplines demonstrated his versatility, endurance and technical ability. Previously known for his achievements in the high jump, Shankar won bronze at the 2022 Commonwealth Games and silver in the decathlon at the 2022 Asian Games, held in 2023. His 2026 Commonwealth Games achievement further established his position as one of India's leading combined-events athletes. His journey inspires young athletes to embrace new challenges, remain persistent and pursue excellence across multiple disciplines.