Nadda hails Team India's Silver in Mixed 4×400m Relay at Asian Games 2026
Synopsis
India's mixed 4×400m relay quartet of Manu TS, Poovamma MR, Vishal TK and Vithya Ramraj won Silver at Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya with a time of 3:14.46. Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda hailed the achievement on 24 September 2026.
Key Takeaways
Silver Medal won by India in the Mixed 4×400m Relay at Asian Games 2026 , Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
The quartet — Manu TS, Poovamma MR, Vishal TK, and Vithya Ramraj — clocked 3:14.46 in the final.
Union Health Minister J.
Nadda publicly congratulated the team on 24 September 2026 .
Poovamma MR is a seasoned Indian relay athlete with prior international experience.
India's Asian Games 2026 campaign continues, with more athletics events still to come at Aichi-Nagoya .
India enters these Games off its highest-ever medal tally at the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games .
Silver on the Asian Games track — and India's mixed relay quartet earned every metre of it. Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda celebrated the achievement on Thursday, 24 September 2026, as Manu TS, Poovamma MR, Vishal TK, and Vithya Ramraj crossed the line in 3:14.46 to claim the Silver Medal in the Mixed 4×400m Relay at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
A 3:14.46 clocking that put India on the podium
The Indian foursome turned in a 'spirited performance,' as Nadda described it, posting a time of 3:14.46 in the mixed relay final. The Mixed 4×400m Relay — which alternates male and female legs — demands tactical baton management as much as raw speed, and India's combination of experience and youth delivered under the continental spotlight.
Poovamma MR is one of India's most recognisable relay names, bringing seasoned international experience to the squad. Alongside her, Manu TS, Vishal TK, and Vithya Ramraj formed a unit that held its nerve through the final exchanges to finish second on the continental stage.
Asian Games 2026 — India building on Hangzhou's record haul
The Asian Games 2026, hosted by Aichi-Nagoya, is the first edition of the Games in Japan. India arrives off the back of a historic campaign at the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games, where the country posted its highest-ever medal tally, a benchmark that raised expectations across every discipline.
Athletics has been a consistent contributor to India's continental medal counts, with relay events often delivering podium finishes that individual sprints have not always matched. The mixed relay format — introduced relatively recently to the Asian Games programme — suits India's depth across the 400m event pool.
Ministerial recognition and the road through the track
Nadda's message extended beyond congratulations: 'best wishes for the races ahead' signals that India's athletics programme still has events on the card at Aichi-Nagoya. The gesture of senior ministers publicly acknowledging podium finishes has become a consistent part of India's sports-recognition culture, reinforcing institutional visibility for track and field athletes who often operate outside cricket's spotlight.
For four athletes who ran as one, a continental silver is a statement — and the broader Indian contingent at Asian Games 2026 will be watching the scoreboard closely as the Games continue.
Point of View
And this silver reinforces that trend at Aichi-Nagoya. The mixed 4×400m format rewards squad depth over singular stars — a structural strength India has been building across successive training cycles. Senior ministerial acknowledgement of track athletes also reflects a deliberate effort to elevate non-cricket sport in the national conversation. With the Games still ongoing, the relay podium could set a confidence tone for India's remaining athletics events.
NationPress
25 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Silver Medal in the Mixed 4×400m Relay at Asian Games 2026?
India's team of Manu TS, Poovamma MR, Vishal TK and Vithya Ramraj won the Silver Medal in the Mixed 4×400m Relay at Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, clocking 3:14.46.
Where are the Asian Games 2026 being held?
The Asian Games 2026 are being held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
What was India's time in the Mixed 4×400m Relay final at Asian Games 2026?
India clocked 3:14.46 in the Mixed 4×400m Relay final at the Asian Games 2026 to claim the Silver Medal.
Why did J. P. Nadda post about the Asian Games 2026 relay result?
As Union Health Minister and a senior government figure, J. P. Nadda congratulated the Indian relay quartet to recognise their Silver Medal performance and wish the team well in upcoming events at the Games.
