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title: "Asian Games: India Wins First Athletics Gold as Women’s 4x400m Relay Team Makes History"
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# Asian Games: India Wins First Athletics Gold as Women’s 4x400m Relay Team Makes History

> **Lead Summary:** NAGOYA: India ended its gold medal drought in athletics at the Asian Games as the women’s 4x400m relay team secured a historic gold medal in a thrilling final. The Indian team comprising Kiran Pahal, Machettira Poovamma, Prachi and Vidhya Ramraj delivered a strong performance to finish first, overcoming intense pressure and tough competition on the track.

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NAGOYA: India ended its gold medal drought in athletics at the Asian Games as the women’s 4x400m relay team secured a historic gold medal in a thrilling final. The Indian team comprising Kiran Pahal, Machettira Poovamma, Prachi and Vidhya Ramraj delivered a strong performance to finish first, overcoming intense pressure and tough competition on the track.

The Indian quartet clocked 3 minutes and 29.69 seconds to claim the top position in the women’s 4x400m relay. The victory marked India’s first gold medal in athletics at the Nagoya Asian Games, bringing an end to the country’s wait for a top podium finish in the athletics events.

The final witnessed a closely contested race, with the Indian athletes maintaining their composure under pressure and pushing past strong competitors before crossing the finishing line in first place.According to the results of the event, Bahrain secured the silver medal after finishing in 3 minutes and 30.21 seconds. China claimed the bronze medal with a timing of 3 minutes and 31.02 seconds.

The Indian women’s relay team’s performance secured the country’s first athletics gold of the Nagoya Asian Games. Kiran Pahal, Machettira Poovamma, Prachi and Vidhya Ramraj combined to produce a winning performance in the high-pressure final and finish ahead of Bahrain and China.

In the men’s 4x400m relay, however, India had to settle for the bronze medal. The result meant that India secured a gold in the women’s event while finishing with a bronze in the corresponding men’s relay competition.

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