India wrapped up its campaign at the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships 2026 in Tianjin, China, with an impressive haul of five medals, finishing sixth in the overall medal standings. The country’s standout moment came through Tejaswin Shankar, who clinched gold in the men’s heptathlon, delivering India’s only gold medal at the championships.
Tejaswin Shankar produced a remarkable all-round performance, amassing 5,993 points to set a new national indoor record. The effort surpassed his previous best of 5,650 points, achieved in the United States in 2021, underlining his growing stature in combined events on the Asian stage. His gold medal not only anchored India’s campaign but also showcased the nation’s rising competitiveness in multi-disciplinary athletics.
India’s medal tally was further strengthened on the final day of competition. Pooja claimed a silver medal in the women’s high jump, displaying consistency and composure against a strong field. Tajinderpal Singh Toor, one of India’s most dependable throwers, added another silver in the men’s shot put, reaffirming his position as a major force in Asian athletics.
Completing India’s medal collection, Ancy Sojan secured a bronze medal in the women’s long jump, rounding off a balanced performance across track and field disciplines. The spread of medals across jumping, throwing, and combined events highlighted India’s improving depth in indoor athletics.
The championships were dominated by host nation China, which finished at the top of the medal table with a commanding 34 medals, including 10 gold, 11 silve,r and 13 bronze. China’s dominance reflected its strong infrastructure and depth in indoor athletics, setting a high benchmark for other Asian nations.
India’s sixth-place finish in the standings is being seen as a positive outcome, especially considering the competitive field and the growing emphasis on indoor events across Asia. Athletics experts believe performances like Tejaswin Shankar’s record-breaking gold will inspire greater focus on combined events and indoor competitions in the country.
With key athletes delivering podium finishes and national records, India’s campaign in Tianjin signals steady progress ahead of major international meets. The results are expected to boost confidence as Indian athletics continues its push for consistency and excellence on the continental and global stage.
