India Women Sprint to Gold Glory in 4x100m at Asian Relay Championships

India’s women sprinters produced a standout performance to clinch the gold medal in the 4x100m relay at the 2nd Asian Relay Championships held in China, marking an important step forward in the country’s sprint relay journey.

The team of Srabani Nanda , Sneha Sathyanarayana Shanuvalli , Sudeshna Shivankar , and Tamanna delivered a composed and powerful run, combining clean baton exchanges with strong acceleration on the home stretch to secure the top podium finish.

India edged past strong challengers, with hosts China taking silver in 44.09 seconds and Thailand finishing close behind with bronze in 44.11 seconds . The razor-thin margins highlighted the intensity of the race, but India’s precision in baton handling proved to be the decisive factor.

This gold medal performance marks an improvement over their silver medal finish at last year’s Asian Athletics Championships, reflecting steady progress and growing confidence in India’s relay setup ahead of major upcoming events like the World Relays and Asian Games.

Overall, India concluded the championship with three medals , including a silver in the mixed 4x400m relay and a bronze in the mixed 4x100m relay , showcasing depth across multiple relay categories.

For Srabani Nanda , the victory was especially meaningful, with strong support pouring in from fans in Odisha, who celebrated her role in the historic gold-winning effort.