India needed a strong finish from anchor Vithya Ramraj who edged past her closest opponent in the final moments of the race to bring the first gold from athletics
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Vithya Ramraj celebrates at the Asian Games 2026(Credits: IANS)
The women’s relay team added a sixth gold medal for the Indian contingent at the on-going Asian Games in Aichi and Nagoya with a sensational run in the finale where they clocked a timing of 3:29.69This is India’s first gold from athletics after a flurry of silver and bronze over the past three days.
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