Podium pride: Tejaswin Shankar reflects on medal moment

In an interview after his bronze‑medal finish, Tejaswin Shankar said that nothing compares to the sensation of being on the podium. He added that the result matters, but the real reward lies in competing without anxiety, fully committed to the Indian jersey. Shankar noted that if he had finished fourth, the conversation would be different, underscoring how a medal elevates an athlete’s profile. He dedicated his achievement to his supporters and fans, acknowledging the 7,976 points that secured his third‑place finish.