India secured a bronze medal in the men’s 4x400m relay at the Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya, clocking 3:01.61 in a thrilling final on the last day of athletics competition.
The quartet of Dharmveer Choudhary, Manu Thekkinalil, Jay Kumar and Vishal Thennarasu delivered a strong performance to finish on the podium.
India had entered the final as the fastest qualifiers from the heats. However, the medal race proved highly competitive, with less than a second separating the top three teams.
India Battles for Bronze in 4x400m Relay Final
Japan and Qatar set a fast pace from the start, while India remained firmly in contention throughout the race.
The Indian quartet produced clean baton exchanges and determined running to stay within reach of the leading teams.
India eventually crossed the finish line in 3:01.61, securing the bronze medal.
Japan won gold in 3:00.75, while Qatar claimed silver in 3:00.93.
Men’s 4x400m Relay Final Results
|
Position |
Country |
Time |
|---|---|---|
|
Gold |
Japan |
3:00.75 |
|
Silver |
Qatar |
3:00.93 |
|
Bronze |
India |
3:01.61 |
India’s bronze-medal quartet: Dharmveer Choudhary, Manu Thekkinalil, Jay Kumar and Vishal Thennarasu.
India Ends Athletics Campaign With Relay Bronze
The bronze medal highlighted the depth and resilience of India’s quarter-milers on the continental stage.
After qualifying for the final with the fastest time in the heats, the Indian team delivered another strong performance under pressure.
The result gave India a podium finish in the men’s 4x400m relay and brought its athletics campaign in Nagoya to a close.
India finished third in 3:01.61, earning bronze in the men’s 4x400m relay at the Asian Games 2026.