India Wins Women’s 4x100m Relay Gold

India won the gold medal in the women’s 4x100m relay at the Asian Relays Championships 2026 in Shangyu, China, on 21 June 2026. The Indian quartet of Srabani Nanda, Sneha SS, Sudeshna Shivankar, and Tamanna clocked 43.85 seconds, which was a season-best timing for the team.

Women’s 4x100m Relay

The women’s 4x100m relay is a track event in athletics in which four runners cover 100 metres each and pass a baton within exchange zones. China won silver in 44.09 seconds, and Thailand won bronze in 44.11 seconds at the same event.

Indian Medal Winners at the Championships

India won a silver medal in the mixed 4x400m relay with MR Poovamma, Neeru Pathak, Theerthesh P Shetty, and Barath Sridhar. The team finished in 3:17.06, which placed it behind the gold medallist in the event. India also won a bronze medal in the mixed 4x100m relay through Animesh Kujur, Pranav Gurav, Tamanna, and Sneha Shanuvalli. The quartet finished in 41.47 seconds.

Relay Events in Athletics

Relay races are team events in track and field athletics and include baton exchanges between runners. The 4x100m relay and 4x400m relay are standard relay formats in international athletics competitions. Tamanna and Sneha Shanuvalli won two medals each at the 2026 Asian Relays Championships. India will host the third edition of the Asian Relays Championships in Chandigarh in 2027.

Important Facts for Exams

• The Asian Relays Championships 2026 were held in Shangyu, China.
• The women’s 4x100m relay gold medal time for India was 43.85 seconds.
• The mixed 4x400m relay silver medal time for India was 3:17.06.
• The mixed 4x100m relay bronze medal time for India was 41.47 seconds.