Asian Games: President Murmu congratulates Tejaswin, Sarvesh, Parul on athletics medals

September 28, 2026 8:31 AM

Asian Games: President Murmu congratulates Tejaswin, Sarvesh, Parul on athletics medals

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday congratulated Indian athletes Tejaswin Shankar, Sarvesh Anil Kushare and Parul Chaudhary for their medal-winning performances at the Asian Games 2026. Tejaswin won the bronze medal in the men's decathlon after finishing the gruelling 10-event competition with 7,934 points. The Indian, who began the second day at the top of the standings, finished strongly by winning the 1,500m, the final event of the competition, in 4:33.09. "Warm congratulations to Tejaswin ...

CWG 2026: Tejaswin Shankar wins historic bronze in men’s decathlon

August 1, 2026 11:06 AM

CWG 2026: Tejaswin Shankar wins historic bronze in men’s decathlon

Tejaswin Shankar scripted history on Friday by becoming the first Indian athlete to win a medal in the men's decathlon at a major international multi-sport event, clinching bronze at the Commonwealth Games 2026. The 27-year-old also became the first Indian athlete to win Commonwealth Games medals in two different athletics disciplines. He had earlier won a bronze medal in the men's high jump at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Competing in one of track and field's most demanding events,...