India’s U20 women’s 4x100m relay team delivered a spirited performance to win the silver medal at the 22nd Asian U20 Athletics Championships in Hong Kong, clocking an impressive 45.05 seconds in the final.
The Indian quartet had a challenging start to the race and found itself trailing after the opening two legs. With the leading teams beginning to pull away, India faced an uphill task in the battle for the medals.
However, the race took a dramatic turn on the third leg. Aarti produced a brilliant run around the bend, making up significant ground on the teams ahead and bringing India firmly back into contention. Her powerful effort ensured that the Indian team entered the final exchange with momentum and a realistic shot at the podium.
Anchor runner Nipam then held her composure in the final stretch. Tasked with preserving India’s position in a tightly contested race, she delivered a strong finish to secure the silver medal for the team and cap off an impressive relay performance.
The medal adds to India’s successful campaign at the championships, where the country’s young athletes have consistently challenged for podium finishes across both track and field events. The result also highlights the growing strength of India’s sprint relay programme at the junior level, an area that has shown steady progress in recent years.
Winning silver at a continental championship is a significant achievement for the young quartet and provides valuable international experience as they continue their development. Their performance in Hong Kong demonstrated not only speed but also resilience, with the team recovering from a difficult start to produce one of its best races of the season.