Tejaswin Shankar Makes History with Commonwealth Games Decathlon Bronze

Tejaswin Shankar achieved a historic milestone by winning a bronze medal in the decathlon at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, marking him as the first Indian to earn a medal in this event. This accomplishment came just a week after he withdrew from the high jump competition due to a knee injury.

Shankar, who scored 7,976 points over the two-day decathlon, faced significant challenges from chronic patellar tendinitis, which had previously forced him to exit the high jump event. His emotional journey included a moment of despair after his withdrawal, but he returned to the same venue to celebrate his achievement.

This bronze medal adds to his previous Commonwealth Games success, where he won bronze in high jump at the 2022 Birmingham Games. Shankar expressed his joy at competing in both events and emphasized his determination to push his limits in athletics.