PM Modi congratulates Indian 4x400m relay team on Asian Games bronze

October 2, 2026 1:21 AM

PM Modi congratulates Indian 4x400m relay team on Asian Games bronze

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated Dharmveer Chaudhary, Manu TS, Jay Kumar and Vishal TK on winning the bronze medal in the men’s 4x400m relay at the Asian Games, praising their spirited team effort and superb timing. The Prime Minister said the performance was a fitting podium finish and extended his best wishes to the athletes for their upcoming endeavours, expressing hope that they would continue to make the country proud. He also said the achievement would go a long w...

Asian Games: India ends athletics campaign with bronze in men’s 4x400m relay

September 29, 2026 7:51 PM

Asian Games: India ends athletics campaign with bronze in men’s 4x400m relay

India capped their athletics campaign at the Asian Games 2026 with a bronze medal in the men’s 4x400m relay, clocking a 3:01.61 at the Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium, Nagoya, on Tuesday. The Indian quartet of Dharamveer Choudhary, Manu Theekkinil, Jay Kumar and Vishal Thennarasu produced a determined effort to finish third, completing a memorable evening for Indian relay athletics after the women’s 4x400m team had clinched gold earlier in the day. Japan won the gold in 3:00.75, while Qatar t...