Step‑by‑Step Breakdown of India's 4x400m Relay Victory

The Indian relay squad opened the race from lane six with Kiran Pahal taking the first leg. She positioned the team in third place at the hand‑off, handing the baton to experienced M.R. Puvamma. Puvamma accelerated during the second leg, narrowing the gap and moving India into a competitive position.

Prachi, a bronze‑medal winner in the individual 400 m, received the baton for the third leg. She maintained the team’s momentum, ensuring a smooth hand‑off to Withya Ramraj for the anchor stretch. Withya’s surge around the 200‑metre mark cut down the remaining deficit, and despite a determined chase from Bahrain’s Salwa Eid Nassar, she secured a comfortable lead. With 100 metres left, Withya held the advantage and crossed the line first, confirming the 3:29.69 winning time.