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PM Modi Lauds India's 4X400m Relay Team For Reaching Finals In World Athletics Championships

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated athletes Muhammed Anas, Amoj Jacob, Muhammed Ajmal and Rajesh Ramesh for qualifying for the final of the men's 4X400 m relay team event at the ongoing World Athletics Championships and setting a new Asian record in the process. Indian men's 4x400m relay team qualified for the final with a new Asian record at the ongoing World Athletics Championships 2023 in Budapest, Hungary. "Incredible teamwork at the World Athletics Championships! Anas, Amoj, Rajesh Ramesh and Muhammed Ajmal sprinted into the finals, setting a new Asian Record in the M 4X400m Relay. This will be remembered as a triumphant comeback, truly historical for Indian athletics," tweeted PM Modi.

"Aaj 2.59 Bhaga, Kal 2.58": Sprinter Amoj Jacob, On India's 4x400m Relay Final Qualification

The Indian men's 4x400 relay team stunned everyone, finishing second in the qualifying round on Saturday, only behind the USA quartet. India's performance in the qualifier earned them a ticket to the final, while also smashing the Asian record in the event. After clocking 2.59 in the qualifier, the Indian quartet has its eyes set on an even bigger milestone. Amoj Jacob, a part of India's 4x400 team, said that it's good that the team is being considered underdogs, as there's no focus on them.

India In 4x400m Relay Final At World Athletics Championships: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

The Indian men's 4x400m relay team will be competing in the final of the World Athletics Championships 2023 in Budapest, Hungary on Sunday (Monday in India). The team qualified for the final with a new Asian record. The quartet of Muhammed Anas, Amoj Jacob, Muhammed Ajmal and Rajesh Ramesh clocked 2:59:05 to finish second overall in the heats at Budapest. The Indian men's 4x400m relay team broke the Asian record of 2:59.51, which was set by Japan at the world championships in Oregon last year.