Indian Athlete Sets Big Goals After Award
After winning a national sports award, Indian multi-event athlete Tejaswin Shankar is aiming for an Asian Games gold medal and a long sports career.
Who is Tejaswin Shankar?
Tejaswin Shankar is a famous 27-year-old Indian athlete. He makes history by competing in many different track and field sports at the same time, which is called a decathlon. He was the first Indian ever to win a medal in this tough event at the Commonwealth Games.
What are his new goals?
After receiving a major sports honor called the Arjuna Award, Tejaswin is more focused than ever. He wants to win a gold medal at the Asian Games. Beyond that big win, he wants to keep playing sports for many more years to inspire young children.
- Tejaswin won a historic bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games.
- He received the prestigious Arjuna Award for his hard work.
- His next big dream is winning gold at the Asian Games.
What happens next?
Tejaswin is practicing hard every day to get stronger and faster. Fans across India are cheering for him as he gets ready for upcoming international sports events.