The Indian women’s 4×100 meter relay team created history by performing brilliantly in the Asian Relay Championship 2026 held in Shangyu, China. The quartet of SS Sneha, Sudeshna Shivankar, Tamanna and experienced Shravani Nanda won the gold medal with a timing of 43.85 seconds.
Sports News: In the Asian Relay Championships 2026, the Indian women’s athletics team performed brilliantly and brought glory to the country by winning the gold medal in the 4×100 meter relay event. In this prestigious competition held in Shangyu city of China, the Indian women’s team achieved the first position with a timing of 43.85 seconds and left the host China behind.
With this spectacular victory, Indian women runners not only won the gold medal but also presented their strong claim for the upcoming international competitions. This performance is being considered as a proof of the continuously improving level of Indian athletics and the hard work of the players.
SS Sneha, Sudeshna, Tamanna and Shravani Nanda won gold
India’s winning team included SS Sneha, Sudeshna Shivankar, Tamanna and veteran sprinter Shravani Nanda. All four players performed brilliantly on the basis of excellent coordination, fast pace and precise baton exchange. The team maintained a strong rhythm from the beginning and maintained its lead till the last leg, completing the race in 43.85 seconds. This time proved to be the best performance of the competition and was decisive in giving India the gold medal.
Host China also presented a tough challenge, but the Indian team performed brilliantly under pressure and won. China’s women’s team won the silver medal with a timing of 44.09 seconds, while Thailand won the bronze medal by completing the race in 44.11 seconds. There was a very close contest between India and China, but in the final stages, the speed and coordination of the Indian runners made the difference.
Baton exchange and finishing speed became the biggest reason for victory
Success in 4×100 meter relay does not only depend on running fast, but the coordination of baton exchange between the players is also very important. The Indian team excelled in this aspect. The exchange of baton from SS Sneha to Sudeshna Shivankar, then to Tamanna and finally to Shravani Nanda happened without any mistake.
Shravani Nanda’s fast finishing speed in the last 100 meters protected India’s lead and took the team to the gold medal. The coaching staff and experts have also praised the technical performance and tactics of the Indian team.
India won a total of three medals in the championship
Asian Relay Championship 2026 proved to be very successful for India. The Indian team won a total of three medals in the competition. India won the gold medal in the women’s 4×100 meter relay, while it won the silver medal in the mixed 4×100 meter relay event. This team includes Teerthesh P. Shetty, M.R. Poovamma, Bharat Sridhar and Neeru Pathak.
Apart from this, India also won another bronze medal. In this team, Animesh Kujur, Pranav Gurav, Tamanna and Sneha Shanuvalli performed brilliantly and won the third medal for the country. With three medals, India has given a strong message of its growing strength in Asian athletics.
Players’ confidence increased before Commonwealth and Asian Games
Experts believe that this success in the Asian Relay Championship is very important for Indian athletics. In the coming months, Indian players have to participate in big international platforms like Commonwealth Games and Asian Games. In such a situation, this victory will increase the confidence of the players and will inspire them to perform better at the global level. Indian Athletics Federation is also considering this performance as a positive sign for future preparations.
Another good news for Indian sports lovers is that the Asian Relay Championship 2027 will be organized in India. The hosting of the next edition has been assigned to Chandigarh.
Comments are closed.