India qualified for the mixed 4x400m relay final at the Asian Games 2026 after finishing second in its heat with a time of 3:16.23.

The Indian quartet of Manu T S, Poovamma, Jay Kumar and Kiran Pahal finished fourth overall in the qualification standings. Bahrain topped the qualifiers with 3:15.73, setting the fastest time heading into the final.

India Through to the Final

India’s 3:16.23 secured its place in the final and kept the team in contention for a medal.

The Indian quartet will return to action tonight, with the final providing another opportunity to improve on its qualifying performance.

Teams can make changes to their line-ups before the final, with each team permitted to replace up to two athletes. India could therefore make adjustments to its combination for the medal race.

Bahrain Leads Qualifying

Bahrain’s 3:15.73 was the fastest time recorded in qualification, putting the team at the top of the standings.

India’s 3:16.23 was the fourth-fastest overall, leaving the Indian team within striking distance of the leading teams heading into the final.

With the medal positions to be decided tonight, the Indian quartet will look to produce a faster performance when it returns to the track.

India Targets a Strong Final

The final will give India a chance to improve its qualifying time and challenge for a podium finish.

The Indian team will need to maintain its momentum across all four legs as the race unfolds, with the final 400m set to determine the medal positions.

India is through to the mixed 4x400m relay final and will race tonight for a place on the podium.