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It was a night of perseverance and triumph for India at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships. The women’s 4x400m relay team secured their first gold in 12 years, marking a comeback with strong baton exchanges and determination. Avinash Sable also shined brightly as he became the first Indian to win gold in the steeplechase event in 36 years. Alongside this, the men's relay and women's long jump athletes added to India’s impressive medal tally, showcasing the nation's rising power on the Asian track and field stage.

Key Points: Indian Women Relays Strike Gold at Asian Athletics Championships

  • Indian women's 4x400m relay wins gold after 12 years
  • Avinash Sable claims gold, breaks 36-year streak in steeplechase
  • Men's relay and women's long jump teams also medal
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Asian Athletics: Women's 4x400m relay team breaks 12-year drought to win gold, men clinch silver

Indian women's 4x400m team ends 12-year gold drought at Asian Athletics, Sable shines in steeplechase.

"A historic evening for Indian athletics, reaching new heights in relay dominance. - IANS"

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, May 29: It was an unforgettable evening for Indian athletics at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships as the nation clinched a flurry of medals, headlined by a historic gold from the women’s 4x400m relay team and a record-breaking performance by steeplechase star Avinash Sable.

The Indian women’s 4x400m relay team broke a 12-year gold medal drought in style, clocking 3:34.18 to take the top spot on the podium. The formidable quartet of Jisna Mathew, Rupal, Rajitha Kunja, and Subha Venkatesan combined with flawless baton exchanges and gritty determination to outpace their continental rivals.

This win marks a milestone in India’s track and field journey, underlining the resurgence of women’s relay teams on the Asian stage.

The men’s 4x400m relay team also delivered a gutsy performance. Jay Kumar, Dharamveer Chaudhary, Manu T.S., and Vishal T.K. clocked an impressive 3:03.67 to earn silver in a tightly contested final, just missing out on gold but reinforcing India’s strength in relay events.

Earlier in the evening, India’s steeplechase hero Avinash Sable scripted history by becoming the first Indian man in 36 years to win gold in the 3000m steeplechase at the Asian Championships. Clocking a season-best 8:20.92, Sable surged past Japan’s Yutaro Niinae in the final lap to seal a dominant win. Qatar’s Zakaria Elahlaami completed the podium with a personal best of 8:27.12.

Adding to the medal haul, the women’s long jump saw a double podium finish for India. Ancy Sojan Edappilly bagged the silver with a leap of 6.33m, closely followed by Shaili Singh, who took bronze with a jump of 6.30m. Iran’s Reihaneh Mobini Arani clinched gold with a 6.40m effort.

With five gold medals now in their tally, India’s athletes are enjoying a commanding campaign, affirming their growing dominance in Asian athletics and setting the tone for upcoming global events.

Earlier, Team India successfully defended the 4x400m mixed relay title at the Asian Athletics Championships 2025. The quartet of Rupal Chaudhary, Santosh Kumar, Vishal TK and Subha Venkatesan clocked 3:18.12 to win the race and successfully defend their 4x400m mixed relay title at the Asian Athletics Championships 2025 in Gumi. --IANS

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Priya S.
What a proud moment for Indian athletics! The women's relay team breaking that 12-year drought shows how far we've come. These athletes train with such limited facilities compared to other nations - imagine what they could do with better infrastructure! 👏
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Rahul K.
Sable is proving to be India's athletics gem. His steeplechase gold after 36 years is no small feat! But why aren't we seeing more coverage of these achievements? Cricket gets 24/7 attention while our track stars make history in silence.
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Ananya P.
The relay teams made me emotional! Seeing our girls and boys compete with such passion against better-funded teams is inspiring. Hope this performance silences those who say India can't excel in track events. More power to them! 🇮🇳
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Vikram J.
Great results but we must ask - why only Asian level? When will we challenge at World Championships/Olympics? Our athletes need systematic support, not just celebrations after occasional wins. Still, proud of today's achievements!
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Sunita M.
The women's long jump double podium! 😍 Ancy and Shaili showing the depth of Indian athletics. Remember when we struggled to qualify in field events? Now we're winning medals consistently. Chalo, ab Olympics ki taiyaari karo!
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Karan D.
Mixed relay defending their title shows our consistency. But let's not forget the coaches and support staff behind these wins - they deserve equal credit. Hope SAI provides them better facilities now. Jai Hind!

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