India, Aug. 1 -- 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.

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.

His achievement marks the first time an Indian has won a Commonwealth Games medal...