CM Dhami Congratulates India's Mixed Relay Team on Asian Games Silver
Synopsis
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami praised the Indian mixed 4×400m relay team of Poovamma, Vishal T.K., Vithya Ramraj, and Manu T.S. for winning silver at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, highlighting their speed and coordination.
Key Takeaways
India's mixed 4×400m relay team won silver at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan .
The four-member squad comprised Poovamma , Vishal T.K. , Vithya Ramraj , and Manu T.S.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami posted congratulations on September 24, 2026 , praising their speed and coordination.
Poovamma is one of India's most experienced 400m relay runners at multi-sport events.
India has participated in Asian Games athletics since 1951 , with relay events receiving increased focus in recent editions.
A silver medal in the mixed 4×400m relay — and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami was among the first political voices to celebrate the achievement on Thursday, September 24, 2026. The quartet of Poovamma, Vishal T.K., Vithya Ramraj, and Manu T.S. crossed the line in second place at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, delivering one of the sharper moments for Indian athletics at the Games.
Dhami posted his congratulations in Hindi, writing: 'एशियन गेम्स 2026 में भारतीय एथलेटिक्स के लिए गौरवपूर्ण क्षण!' — 'A proud moment for Indian athletics at Asian Games 2026!' He specifically praised the relay team's 'shining speed and excellent coordination,' offering heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for their upcoming competitions under the hashtags #AsianGames2026 and #Cheer4Bharat.
Poovamma leads a relay built on relay pedigree
M.R. Poovamma is no stranger to the relay circuit — the Karnataka-born sprinter has long been one of India's most dependable 400m runners, with a track record at continental multi-sport events stretching back years. Her inclusion in the mixed relay alongside Vishal T.K., Vithya Ramraj, and Manu T.S. brought together a blend of experience and fresh energy that the final demanded. Silver in a mixed relay final is never accidental — it takes baton discipline, pace judgement, and four athletes peaking at the same moment.
India's long relay road to Aichi-Nagoya
India has competed in athletics at every Asian Games since 1951, but relay events have drawn sharper investment and focus through successive editions. Government-backed schemes since the 2010s expanded athletics infrastructure and international exposure, and the mixed 4×400m relay — a relatively newer format on the global circuit — has quickly become an event where India can genuinely contend for medals at the Asian level.
The silver adds to India's medal tally at Aichi-Nagoya 2026 with more athletics and field events still to run. For a relay squad that crossed a finish line together, the scoreboard now carries all four of their names.
Point of View
Rather than a generic congratulation. For Indian athletics, a silver in the mixed 4×400m relay at a continental Games reflects the incremental gains from infrastructure investment and regular international exposure that policy frameworks since the 2010s were designed to deliver. Whether these individual medals translate into a sustained relay programme will depend on consistency of funding and selection depth beyond marquee events.
NationPress
25 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won silver in the mixed 4x400m relay at Asian Games 2026?
India's mixed 4×400m relay team — comprising Poovamma, Vishal T.K., Vithya Ramraj, and Manu T.S. — won the silver medal at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
Where are the Asian Games 2026 being held?
The Asian Games 2026 are being hosted in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
Who is Poovamma and why is she significant in Indian athletics?
M.R. Poovamma is a veteran Indian track and field athlete specialising in the 400m and relay events, widely regarded as one of India's most dependable relay runners at continental multi-sport competitions.
Why did CM Pushkar Singh Dhami congratulate the relay team?
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami posted on X to celebrate India's silver medal in the mixed 4×400m relay final at the Asian Games 2026, praising the athletes' speed and coordination.
How long has India competed in athletics at the Asian Games?
India has competed in athletics at every Asian Games since the inaugural edition in 1951, with a growing focus on relay events in more recent editions.
