Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Kiran Pahal, Poovamma MR, Prachi and Vithya Ramraj for their performance in the Women’s 4x400m Relay at the Asian Games.
In a social media post, PM Modi praised the athletes’ pace and resolve, saying their effort had taken India to the top of the podium.
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
He described the result as a proud occasion for Indian athletics and cited the quartet’s performance as an example of the impact of teamwork.
The Prime Minister also conveyed his best wishes to the four runners for their upcoming endeavours.
PM Modi’s congratulatory post followed the quartet’s victory in the event, adding to the recognition of Indian athletes competing at the Asian Games.
His message recognised the contribution of each member of the relay team and celebrated their collective achievement at the continental competition.
The gold-medal finish highlighted the role of coordination and shared effort in relay racing, where each runner’s performance contributes to the team’s overall result.
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