India Wins Silver in Mixed 4x400m Relay

India won the silver medal in the mixed 4x400m relay at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on 24 September 2026. The Indian team finished the final in 3:14.46 at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium.

Mixed 4x400m Relay

The mixed 4x400m relay is a track event in which two men and two women run one lap each over 400 metres. The event is part of the athletics programme at major multi-sport competitions, including the Asian Games and the World Athletics Championships.

Indian Quartet in the Final

The Indian quartet in the final comprised Machettira Poovamma, Vishal Thennarasu, Vithya Ramraj, and Thekkinalil Manu, who is also known as Manu TS. The team used Vishal T.K. and Vithya Ramraj in place of Jay Kumar and Kiran Pahal for the final.

Asian Games Medal Record

India won its third consecutive Asian Games medal in the mixed 4x400m relay. India won gold in Jakarta 2018 and silver in Hangzhou 2023 before the silver medal in Aichi-Nagoya 2026.

Important Facts for Exams

• Bahrain won the gold medal in 3:12.87 and set a new Asian Games record in the event.
• Vietnam won the bronze medal in 3:14.54 and finished 0.08 seconds behind India.
• The final was held at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Japan.
• The mixed 4x400m relay uses two male and two female athletes in one team.