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India's Hat-trick: Silver in 4x400m Mixed Relay at Asian Games, New History Made
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News18•25-09-2026, 11:06
India's Hat-trick: Silver in 4x400m Mixed Relay at Asian Games, New History Made
- •India secured a silver medal in the 4x400m Mixed Relay at the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, marking their third consecutive medal in this event.
- •The Indian team, comprising T.S. Manu, M.R. Poovamma, Vishal Tok, and Vithya Ramraj, finished second with a time of 3 minutes 14.46 seconds.
- •Following a protest by the UAE, results were temporarily suspended, but after investigation, the UAE team was disqualified, confirming India's silver.
- •M.R. Poovamma stated that despite missing gold, their focus is now on securing a gold medal in the upcoming women's 4x400m relay.
- •Animesh Kujur and Gurindervir Singh advanced to the semifinals of the men's 100m event, boosting India's medal tally prospects.
Key Questions Answered
The Indian team in the 4x400m Mixed Relay consisted of T.S. Manu, M.R. Poovamma, Vishal Tok, and Vithya Ramraj, who finished second with a time of 3 minutes 14.46 seconds to secure the silver medal.
The race results were temporarily suspended following a protest filed by the UAE team. After an investigation, the UAE team was disqualified, allowing India's silver medal to be officially recognized.
Asha Ilango and China's Yi Li both recorded a jump of 13.83 meters. However, under the technical 'count back' rule, the Chinese athlete's second-best attempt was superior, causing the Indian star to miss the bronze medal.
