Asian Games Relay Results
Bahrain Defends Mixed Relay Title with Record Run at Asian Games
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The relay result was initially unofficial after the UAE lodged a protest; it became official once the UAE’s disqualification was confirmed.
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India’s silver was its third consecutive medal in the mixed relay: it won gold when the event debuted in 2018 and silver at the previous Games, as well as in 2026.
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Indian runner MR Poovamma said the team had expected gold but anticipated a tough contest from Bahrain; she added that the team hoped to win gold in the women’s 4x400 relay.
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India’s silver came despite a difficult early stretch: Manu and Poovamma were described as unable to find their best pace, but Vishal maintained momentum and Vithya’s late burst edged India ahead of Vietnam. Vietnam finished in 3:14.54, just 0.08 seconds behind India.
Bahrain defended its mixed 4x400-meter relay title at the 2026 Asian Games with a Games record of 3:12.87, powered by Musa Isah, Aisha Abdullah, Alaa Sami, and Salwa Eid Naser Udaipur Kiran. India claimed silver in 3:14.46, extending its medal streak in the event to three consecutive Games Udaipur Kiran.
The relay result turned official after the UAE's protest was dismissed and its disqualification confirmed Udaipur Kiran. India's final runner, Vithya Ramraj, delivered a late burst that held off Vietnam's 3:14.54 by just 0.08 seconds Udaipur Kiran.
India's Tough Battle Against Bahrain and Vietnam
India entered the relay as defending champions from the 2022 Games, but the competition proved fierce from start to finish Udaipur Kiran. Early runners Manu and MR Poovamma struggled to find their rhythm, unable to match their best pace in the opening legs Udaipur Kiran. Midway runner Vishal steadied the team's momentum before Vithya took the baton for the final stretch.
Vietnam pushed hard throughout, ultimately finishing just 0.08 seconds behind India in a nail-biting finish Udaipur Kiran. The narrow margin reflected how close the race was, with all three medal teams running near peak form on the track.
Bahrain Repeats as Champions With Record-Breaking Run
Bahrain's winning time of 3:12.87 set a new Asian Games record for the mixed relay, showcasing the squad's dominance in this event Udaipur Kiran. The quartet of Isah, Abdullah, Sami, and Naser proved they remain the gold standard in the region's mixed relay racing.
This victory marked Bahrain's successful defense of the title it won in 2022, cementing the country's status as a relay powerhouse at the Asian Games Udaipur Kiran.
India Eyes Gold in Women's Relay After Silver Run
Despite the silver finish, India's team harbored hopes for gold in the final stretch. Runner MR Poovamma said the squad had expected to win but knew Bahrain would be a tough opponent Udaipur Kiran. The team now looks ahead to the women's 4x400-meter relay with renewed ambition.
India's three consecutive medals in the mixed relay — gold at the event's debut in 2018, silver in 2022, and silver again in 2026 — underscore the team's consistency at the Asian Games Udaipur Kiran.
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