Tejaswin Shankar Creates History, Wins India’s First-Ever Commonwealth Games Decathlon Medal with Bronze

Tejaswin Shankar etched his name into Indian athletics history by clinching the bronze medal in the men’s decathlon at the Commonwealth Games 2026, becoming the first Indian ever to win a medal in the discipline.

The versatile athlete produced a remarkable all-round performance across the ten-event competition, finishing with 7,976 points to secure third place behind Grenada’s Lindon Victor (8,096 points) and Canada’s Damian Warner (8,036 points).

Shankar remained in medal contention throughout the competition after an impressive opening day. He showcased his versatility by producing strong performances across the board, highlighted by a superb 2.15m clearance in the high jump, the best mark among all competitors, which earned him 944 points and propelled him into second place after four events.

The Indian also impressed in the long jump, leaping 7.82m for 1,015 points, one of the standout performances of the competition. He clocked 10.96 seconds in the 100m, managed 13.09m in the shot put, and completed the opening day with a 49.51-second run in the 400m to accumulate 4,339 points, staying firmly in the medal race.

Despite intense competition from England’s Sammy Ball and Grenada’s defending champion Lindon Victor, Shankar held his nerve across the remaining events to finish with 7,976 points, ensuring a historic podium finish for India.

Victor successfully defended his Commonwealth Games title with 8,096 points, while Olympic champion Warner claimed silver with 8,036 points.

Already renowned for representing India in both the high jump and decathlon, Shankar has once again demonstrated his exceptional versatility on one of the biggest sporting stages. His bronze medal is a landmark achievement for Indian athletics, marking the country’s first-ever Commonwealth Games medal in the men’s decathlon and adding another memorable chapter to India’s growing success in combined events.

Tejaswin Shankar Points in Decathlon Event by Discipline