Tejaswin Shankar secured a historic bronze medal in the men's decathlon at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, by accumulating 7,976 points. This achievement marks the first time an Indian athlete has ever won a medal in the decathlon event at the Commonwealth Games. Beyond this, he is the first Indian athlete to win medals in two different athletics disciplines at the Commonwealth Games, having previously secured a bronze in the high jump during the 2022 Birmingham Games. His success highlights his versatility as a national record holder and Asian champion in combined events.