Tejaswin Shankar Wins Gold at Asian Indoor 2026

Tejaswin Shankar Wins Gold at Asian Indoor 2026

Held at the Tuanbo Sports Center Athletics Arena from February 6-8, 2026, the championships saw Shankar deliver a dominant, versatile performance across the seven grueling events, amassing a massive total of 5993 points — a new Indian National Record. This shattered his previous indoor mark of 5650 points (set in 2021) by an impressive 343 points and also bettered the championship record.

Just 7 points short of the elite 6000-point barrier, Shankar's score places him among the top performers in Asian indoor combined events history. He led from Day 1 and sealed the victory with strong showings, including personal bests in several disciplines:

• 60m: 7.11s (PB)
• Long Jump: 7.53m (indoor PB)
• Shot Put: 13.63m (indoor PB/season best)
• High Jump: 2.23m
• 60m Hurdles: 8.02s (PB)
• Pole Vault: 4.20m (PB)
• 1000m: 2:43.91 (830 points, finishing second in the event)

This gold was India's only gold medal at the championships, contributing to a total of five medals for the Indian contingent. Shankar's triumph marks a proud milestone for Indian athletics, with the national anthem playing during the victory ceremony — a stirring moment of national pride on foreign soil.

The 27-year-old multi-event specialist, also India's national record holder in the outdoor decathlon and a 2023 Asian Games silver medalist, continues to showcase his all-round excellence and sets a strong tone for the year ahead.

Congratulations to Tejaswin Shankar on this historic achievement! 

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