Asian Games 2026 : Hamari Choriyan Kisi Se Kam Nahin; India's golden performance in 4x400m relay event

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  • India got sixth gold
  • Bahrain finished second
  • Vithya Ramraj's hat-trick of medals

Vithya Ramraj continued her impressive performance at the Asian Games 2026 by playing a key role in India's gold medal win in the women's 4x400m relay on Tuesday. Kiran Pahl, M. R. The Indian team of Poovamma, Prachi and Vithya Ramraj secured the first position with a time of (3:29:69 seconds).

Bahrain finished second with a time of 3:30:21. He was just 0.52 seconds behind India, while China finished third on the podium with a time of 3:31:02. Japan finished fourth with a time of 3:31:44, followed by players from Vietnam, Kazakhstan, Sri Lanka and Chinese Taipei.

India start from sixth lane

India started the relay from lane six and Kiran was entrusted with the responsibility of the first leg. Sprinter Kiran passed the baton from third position, leaving Poovamma with the onus to close the gap. The experienced Poovamma performed brilliantly in the second leg and put India in the lead going into the next race. She then handed over the baton to Prachi, who had already won a bronze medal in the 400m individual.

Prachi did a great job to keep India in the medal race. She facilitated Vithy's further journey and handed over the baton to her. After that, Vithya showed his best in the last lap. Vithya immediately picked up the rhythm and closed the gap on the runners ahead.

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Reason has turned many back

Near the 200m mark, Vithya picked up his pace. Meanwhile, Bahrain's Salwa Eid Nasr gave full chase and gradually closed the gap on her. Meanwhile, Vithya had taken such a lead at the start of the final leg that no one could match her challenge. She maintained her composure in the last stretch and crossed the finish line first.

This was Vithya's third medal in the Asian Games, that too gold. Before that, she had won silver and bronze medals in other races. She beat P. in the women's 400m hurdle race on Monday T. Usha's 42-year-old national record was broken.
Thus, Vithya concluded his campaign in this year's Asian Games by bagging a gold medal.

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