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India mixed 4x100m relay Asian Games bronze

Overview

The Indian mixed 4x100m relay team, consisting of Gurindervir Singh, Abhinaya Rajarajan, Animesh Kujur, and Harita Bhadra, secured a bronze medal at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan. The team set a new national record with a time of 41.06 seconds.

During the qualifying heats, the team faced difficulties when Animesh Kujur fell on a slippery track while passing the baton to Harita Bhadra. Despite the incident, the exchange was completed successfully, allowing the quartet to advance to the final.

Following the victory, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai met with Kujur in Raipur to offer congratulations, noting that Kujur’s success serves as an inspiration for youth in rural areas.

Entities

Animesh Kujur · Athletics Federation of India · Harita Bhadra · Chhattisgarh · Asian Games

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Animesh Kujur wins Asian Games bronze in 4x100m mixed relay

    Athlete Animesh Kujur won bronze in the 4x100m mixed relay at the 2026 Asian Games, setting a new national record. Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai congratulated him for the achievement.

  2. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    India wins bronze in mixed 4x100m relay at Asian Games

    India's mixed 4x100m relay team won bronze and set a national record at the 2026 Asian Games, overcoming a dramatic fall by Animesh Kujur during the qualifying heats.

Sources

bhaskarlive.in · hindi.asianetnews.com · navabharat.news · newsable.asianetnews.com · odishabytes.com