India Wins Women’s 4x400m Relay Gold at Asian Games 2026

India delivered another spectacular performance on the athletics track at the Asian Games 2026, with the women’s 4x400m relay team clinching the Gold medal in a thrilling final.

The Golden Quartet! 🥇🇮🇳

Congratulations to Kiran Pahal, Poovamma, Prachi Choudhary, and Vithya Ramraj on storming to Gold in the Women’s 4x400m Relay Final at #AsianGames2026. The entire nation is proud of you!#Cheer4Bharat pic.twitter.com/AYaQY5KU9q

— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) September 29, 2026

The quartet of Kiran Pahal, Poovamma MR, Prachi and Vithya Ramraj produced a powerful run to cross the finish line in 3:29.69, securing the top position and adding another prestigious gold medal to India’s Asian Games campaign.

India Holds Its Nerve in Thrilling Relay Final
The Indian team displayed impressive pace, rhythm and tactical awareness throughout the race. Their smooth baton exchanges and strong running across all four legs helped them stay ahead of their continental rivals.

Bahrain, featuring former world champion and Olympic medallist Salwa Eid Naser, mounted a strong challenge in the final stretch but finished second with a time of 3:30.21, earning the Silver medal.

China completed the podium with the Bronze medal after clocking 3:31.02.

A Powerful Display of Pace and Precision

From the opening leg to the final sprint, India maintained its composure in a fiercely contested race. The athletes combined speed with disciplined baton exchanges to produce a winning performance on the biggest continental stage.

For Poovamma MR, the victory adds another memorable chapter to an already decorated career. Meanwhile, Kiran Pahal, Prachi and Vithya Ramraj celebrated a landmark achievement in their international careers.

Tricolour Rises After Golden Performance

The emotional high point came during the medal ceremony, as the Indian athletes stood atop the podium with their gold medals.

The Indian Tricolour was raised as the National Anthem echoed around the stadium, providing a memorable celebration of India's success in Asian athletics.

The women's 4x400m relay gold further underlines the depth and competitive strength of Indian athletics at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026.