Asian Games 2026: PM Modi Hails Kiran Pahal, Poovamma, Prachi And Vithya After Relay Gold

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Kiran Pahal, Poovamma MR, Prachi and Vithya Ramraj on their performance in the Women’s 4×400m Relay at the Asian Games.

In a post shared by the PMO India, PM Modi described the quartet’s performance as ‘magnificent’ and praised their speed and determination. He said their effort had taken India to the top of the podium and called the result a proud moment for Indian athletics.

“Congratulations to Kiran Pahal, Poovamma MR, Prachi and Vithya Ramraj on a magnificent performance in the Women’s 4×400m Relay at the Asian Games. Their speed and determination powered India to the top of the podium,” the Prime Minister posted on X.

PM Modi described the victory as a ‘wonderful example of what teamwork can achieve’ and extended his best wishes to the four athletes for their future endeavours.

Congratulations to Kiran Pahal, Poovamma MR, Prachi and Vithya Ramraj on a magnificent performance in the Women’s 4×400m Relay at the Asian Games. Their speed and determination powered India to the top of the podium. This is a proud moment for Indian athletics and a wonderful…

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 29, 2026

The gold-medal finish highlighted the importance of coordination and collective effort in relay racing, where each runner plays a crucial role in the team’s overall performance.

The quartet’s victory added another achievement to India’s athletics campaign at the Asian Games and brought recognition to the country’s women athletes competing at the continental event.

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