Arpinder Singh on Sunday became the first Indian to win a medal in IAAF Continental Cup here. The triple jumper created history by clinching a bronze medal as he covered 16.59m during the event to finish at third place. He cleared 16.33 in his next three attempts to secure bronze.

Arpinder won a gold medal in the Asian Games in Indonesia by clocking 16.77m. Arpinder, 25, was representing the Asia-Pacific team in the meet, held once every four years.