Gurindervir Singh, Harita Bhadra, Sneha Shanuvali and Animesh Kujur Win Bronze Medal at Asian Games 2026 in Mixed 4x100m Relay

The Indian Mixed 4x100m Relay team has carved its name in history, securing a well-deserved bronze medal at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026. The quartet of Gurindervir Singh, Animesh Kujur, Sneha Sathyanarayana, and Harita Bhadra delivered an electrifying performance at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium, clocking a national record of 41.06 seconds in a fiercely contested final on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Who Is Gulveer Singh? Indian Athlete Joins P T Usha After Winning Three Medals at Single Asian Games.

Race Details

The final race, held at 8:48 PM JST (5:18 PM IST), saw the Indian team demonstrate exceptional teamwork and speed. China took the gold medal with a blistering time of 40.78 seconds, showcasing their dominance in the event. Thailand secured the silver medal, finishing narrowly ahead of India with a time of 40.87 seconds.

India's journey to the podium began with a strong showing in the heats on Monday, September 28, where the team, featuring Gurindervir Singh, Abinaya Rajarajan, Animesh Kujur, and Harita Bhadra, finished second in Heat 2 with a time of 41.54 seconds, just 0.02 seconds behind China. Despite a momentary scare involving Animesh Kujur during a baton exchange in the heats, the team displayed remarkable composure and qualified for the final.

A Historic Achievement

This bronze medal is a significant milestone for Indian athletics, especially in the mixed relay format, and highlights the nation's rising prominence on the continental stage. The team's record-breaking time of 41.06 seconds underscores the diligent training and unwavering spirit of the athletes, surpassing the previous national record of 41.35 seconds.

Individual talents within the team also shone brightly. Animesh Kujur is recognized as one of India's leading young sprinters, currently ranked 48th globally in the men's 200m, and holds a personal best and national record of 20.32 seconds in the event. Harita Bhadra has also been in exceptional form, recently recording 11.22 seconds in the 100m, marking the second fastest time ever by an Indian woman. Pooja Singh Wins Bronze Medal at Asian Games 2026 in Women’s High Jump.

India's Growing Athletics Prowess

The Mixed 4x100m Relay bronze adds to India's burgeoning medal tally at the Asian Games 2026, showcasing a diverse range of athletic successes. The track and field events have been a fertile ground for Indian athletes, with several impressive performances across various disciplines throughout the Games. This medal is a testament to the depth of talent emerging in Indian sprinting.

The performance of the Mixed 4x100m Relay team at the Asian Games 2026 will undoubtedly inspire a new generation of Indian sprinters and further elevate the nation's standing in international athletics. Their collective effort and individual brilliance have etched this achievement into the annals of Indian sporting history.

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