The Prime Minister's Office issued a release stating that Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated athlete Tejaswin Shankar on winning a bronze medal in the Men’s Decathlon event at the Commonwealth Games 2026, held in Glasgow. The Prime Minister characterized the performance as an "exceptional all-round performance across all ten events" and wished Shankar continued success. The announcement was also made via a post on the social media platform X from the Prime Minister's official account on August 1, 2026. This content may not be financially relevant.