India won the women’s 4x400m relay gold at the Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya, with Vithya Ramraj delivering a stunning anchor leg to secure victory in 3:29.69.
In a thrilling finish on the final day of athletics, Vithya overtook China and held off Bahrain’s Salwa Eid Naser to bring India home in first place.
The victory also marked India’s first athletics gold medal of the ongoing Asian Games.
Kiran Pahal, Poovamma and Prachi Set Up the Victory
Before Vithya’s dramatic final leg, Kiran Pahal, M.R. Poovamma and Prachi Chaudhary laid the foundation for India’s gold medal.
Each runner delivered a strong performance, keeping India firmly in medal contention against a competitive field.
Their efforts ensured that Vithya received the baton within striking distance of the leading teams.
Vithya Ramraj Delivers a Thrilling Anchor Leg
Receiving the baton with India in contention, Vithya Ramraj produced a powerful final 400 metres.
She overtook China before facing a fierce challenge from Bahrain’s Salwa Eid Naser, a world-class sprinter.
Vithya held her ground in the closing metres and crossed the finish line first in 3:29.69.
Bahrain took silver in 3:30.21, finishing just behind India.
Women’s 4x400m Relay Final Standings
|
Position |
Country |
Time |
|---|---|---|
|
Gold |
India |
3:29.69 |
|
Silver |
Bahrain |
3:30.21 |
India Celebrates Historic Relay Gold
The victory capped India’s athletics campaign in Nagoya with a memorable gold medal.
Vithya’s decisive anchor leg, supported by the efforts of Kiran Pahal, M.R. Poovamma and Prachi Chaudhary, secured the top position on the podium.
India’s women’s 4x400m relay team finished first in 3:29.69, bringing home gold and delivering the country’s first athletics gold medal of the Asian Games 2026.