This distinctive efficiency secured their spot within the closing spherical of the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, marking a historic achievement.
Comprising the proficient quartet of Muhammed Anas Yahiya, Amoj Jacob, Muhammed Ajmal Variyathodi, and Rajesh Ramesh, the Indian workforce secured a second-place end in warmth primary, trailing solely behind the USA with a time of two:58.47. This triumphant effort assured their participation within the closing scheduled for Sunday.
The qualification standards dictated that the highest three finishers from every of the 2 heats, together with the following two quickest occasions, would advance to the ultimate.
This extraordinary feat not solely earned the workforce a coveted place within the closing but in addition noticed them break the earlier Asian report of two:59.51, which was held by the Japanese workforce.
Furthermore, this excellent achievement eclipsed the sooner nationwide report of three:00.25 that had been set in 2021.
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The Indians gave the world report holders Individuals a run for his or her cash, ending intently behind them.
India finally completed second general additionally after the 2 heats, behind USA, however forward of sturdy groups like Nice Britain (third; 2:59.42) and Jamaica (fifth; 2:59.82).
(With PTI Inputs)
