Tejaswin, who won a silver medal in the decathlon at the Hangzhou Asian Games, is aiming to secure back-to-back Asian Games medals in the event. The Indian national record holder finished fifth after the opening event. Indian decathletes Tejaswin Shankar and N Thowfeeq began their campaign in the men’s decathlon event at the Asian Games 2026 with the 100m race on Saturday. Tejaswin clocked 10.98 seconds in the first event of the decathlon, earning 865 points. Thowfeeq competed in Heat 1 of the 100m event and finished fourth in his heat with a timing of 11.02 seconds, collecting 856 points. The 100m race is the first of the 10 events in the decathlon, with athletes set to compete across multiple disciplines over two days.
Tejaswin Poised for Strong Finish in Long and High Jump
Tejaswin is set to compete in his stronger events, the long jump and high jump, later today. As the competition moves into its second day, the Indian athlete aims to secure vital points to enhance his standing in the overall contest.
Indian Kabaddi Teams Set for Gold Medal Matches Against Iran
Both Indian kabaddi teams are gearing up to compete against Iran in the gold medal matches at the Tokai Citizen Gymnasium. The women’s final is scheduled for the morning, followed by the men’s title clash in the afternoon, as reported by Olympics.com.
