Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian contingent for its exceptional performance in the recently concluded Asian Athletics Championships 2025 in the South Korean City of Gumi.
The team--comprising Srabani Nanda, Abhinaya Rajarajan, S.S. Sneha, and Nithya Gandhe--finished second behind China, who took gold with 43.28 seconds. Thailand secured bronze in 44.26 seconds, as per a press release from the Athletics Federation of India (AFI).
One of the gold medals came in distance track race through star distance runner and Hangzhou Asian Games bronze medalists, Gulveer Singh. The 26-year-old Army runner sprinted home to add 5,000m gold to his kitty to become the first Indian in the 26th Asian Championships to win two gold medal
Indian Army athletes showcased their class and determination at the 26th Asian Athletics Championships held in Gumi, South Korea, reaffirming the Army's vital role in nurturing sporting talent in the country.
The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) announced the squad on Friday, following the conclusion of the Federation Cup in Kochi, which served as the final selection trial event, according to Olympics.com.