Glasgow, July 31 -- Tejaswin Shankar expressed happiness after winning a bronze medal in the decathlon event at the Commonwealth Games and said he was relieved not to return empty-handed.

He revealed that he was doubtful about competing due to a leg injury flare-up just days before the decathlon, making his achievement unexpected. Tejaswin credited his success to focusing on one event, one session, and one step at a time, staying present throughout the competition and executing each performance with confidence.

Shankar scripted history by winning the bronze medal in the decathlon event at the Commonwealth Games, becoming the first-ever Indian to secure a medal in the discipline at the prestigious multi-sport event.

Shankar finished the...