Tejaswin Shankar becomes the first Indian ever to cross 8000 points in Decathlon!!!

Tejaswin has completed the Federation Cup 2026 decathlon with a massive 8057 points, becoming the first Indian in history to breach the 8000-point mark.

A historic performance from India’s national record holder, rewriting the standards of combined events in the country.

What a day it has been for Indian athletics — 100m national record, sub-45s, and now an 8000+ decathlete.

He also breached the CWG qualification standards

 Results after 8 events:

–110m Hurdles – 14.23s (945 pts)

– Discus Throw – 37.90m (622 pts)

– Pole Vault – 4.20m (673 pts)

Tejaswin Shankar now moves to 6751 points after 8 events.

Two events still left Javelin Throw and 1500m – 1249 points away from the 8000-point mark – 1036 points away from the CWG qualification standard (7787 pts) – 1075 points away from his own national record (7826 pts)

India’s national record holder Tejaswin Shankar made an impressive start to the decathlon competition at the Federation Cup Athletics Championships in Ranchi, leading the standings after the first three events with 2575 points.

Tejaswin, who has increasingly established himself as one of India’s premier all-round athletes, registered personal best performances in both the 100m and long jump during the morning session.

The 26-year-old clocked 10.77s in the 100m before producing a strong leap of 7.67m in the long jump, both lifetime bests that significantly boosted his early points tally. He then followed it up with a solid 13.31m effort in the shot put to maintain his lead in the standings.

The strong opening session underlined Tejaswin’s growing development in the decathlon, an event that demands consistency across ten disciplines spread over two days.

The Federation Cup is serving as an important competition for athletes targeting international qualification standards ahead of major events next season. Tejaswin is currently chasing the Commonwealth Games 2026 qualification mark of 7787 points.

Already India’s national record holder in the decathlon, Tejaswin’s form in Ranchi will be closely watched, particularly because improvements in sprinting and jumping events can significantly influence overall scoring potential in combined events competitions.

Known originally for his achievements in high jump, Tejaswin has successfully transitioned into one of India’s leading decathletes, bringing greater attention to combined events in Indian athletics.

India’s national record holder Tejaswin Shankar delivered another strong performance on the international circuit, finishing second in the men’s high jump at the Ward Haylett Invitational after clearing 2.24m.

Competing against a quality field, Tejaswin showed consistency and composure throughout the event as he continued his preparations for the major competitions later this season. The Indian star, who holds the national record in high jump, once again proved his ability to compete at the highest level internationally.

The competition was won by Jamaica’s Romaine Beckford, who produced a lifetime best jump of 2.30m to take the top spot. In the process, Beckford also broke the facility record of 2.28m that had been set by Tejaswin back in 2021.

Despite missing out on first place, Tejaswin’s 2.24m effort marks another positive outing in his season and reflects his steady form ahead of upcoming international events. His continued performances remain encouraging for Indian athletics fans as he builds momentum toward bigger championships.

India’s decathlon national record holder Tejaswin Shankar has made a strong start to his outdoor season, leading the decathlon at the David Noble Relays after Day 1.

Shankar has accumulated 4454 points across the first five events, putting himself in a commanding position heading into the final day.

The highlight of his performance so far has been two personal bests — 10.59 seconds in the 100m and 7.66 meters in the long jump — showcasing his improved speed and explosiveness.

Already holding the national record of 7826 points, Shankar is now pushing towards the elusive 8000-point mark, a milestone that would elevate him to a new level in global combined events.

This marks his first outdoor competition of the season, following a successful indoor campaign where he clinched gold in the heptathlon at the Asian Indoor Championships.

With momentum on his side, all eyes will be on Shankar as he looks to convert his strong start into a landmark performance.