Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Tejaswin Shankar Targets Asian Games Decathlon Gold After Progress
Tejaswin Shankar is an Indian athlete who competes in the decathlon.
The decathlon has 10 different events held over two days.
He recently won a bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games.
Now he wants to win gold at the Asian Games.
His scores have improved by about 150 to 200 points compared with last year.
He thinks athletes may need more than 8,000 points to win a medal.
A knee problem in Glasgow made him decide to focus only on the decathlon at the Asian Games.
He says practicing consistently and staying healthy are more important than chasing one medal.
He hopes to keep competing for many years, possibly until the 2036 Olympics.
Tejaswin Shankar is targeting an Asian Games decathlon gold medal and a personal best.
The 27-year-old has improved his decathlon results by roughly 150 to 200 points compared with last year.
Shankar expects performances above 8,000 points may be needed to reach the Asian Games podium.
After a knee problem in Glasgow, he will focus only on the decathlon at the Asian Games.
Shankar prioritizes consistency, fitness and a long career, including a possible appearance at the 2036 Olympics.
- Who
- Indian decathlete Tejaswin Shankar.
- What
- He is targeting an Asian Games decathlon gold medal, a personal best and eventual Olympic success.
- When
- The Asian Games are six weeks away; Shankar also discussed competing at the 2036 Olympics.
- Where
- The upcoming competition is the Asian Games; his recent knee issue occurred in Glasgow.
- Why
- Improved performances have increased his confidence, while his long-term aim is to remain fit and competitive.
- Age
- 27
- Asian Games goal
- Win decathlon gold and set a personal best
- Recent progress
- His three decathlons this season have been about 150 to 200 points better than last year's performances at the same stage.
- Potential podium standard
- Shankar said performances above 8,000 points may be needed at the Asian Games.
- Commonwealth Games achievements
- Bronze in high jump in 2022 and bronze in the decathlon at Glasgow 2026
- Asian Games participation
- He plans to compete only in the decathlon and not the individual high jump.
- Long-term ambition
- To extend his career and potentially represent India at the 2036 Olympics.