Indian Mixed Relay Team Aims for Paris Berth at Asian Athletic Relay Championships
The inaugural edition of the Asian Athletic Relay Championships is set to take place on May 20 and May 21, with all eyes on the Indian mixed relay team.
Their performance in this event will determine their qualification for the Paris Olympics 2024.
While both the Indian men’s and women’s relay teams have already secured their spots for Paris, the mixed relay team missed out at the World Relays earlier this month.
This tournament offers them a crucial second chance to book their ticket to the Olympics.
The Indian team will have to better the national record if they want to make the cut for the Paris Olympics.
The national record of 3:14.34s was set in October 2023 at the Hangzhour Asian Games in China,India will have to beat Italy’s 3:13.56s to make it to Paris through the World rankings route.
However, if any other team betters it, Indian will not make it to the summer games.
India’s Squad for Asian Relays 2024:
● Men’s Relay: Muhammad Anas, T Santhosh Kumar, Arokia Rajiv, and Mijo
Chacko Kurian.
● Mixed Relay: Muhammad Ajmal, Amoj Jacob, Jyothika Sri Dandi, and Subha V.
When is the Asian Athletic Relay Championships 2024?
The Asian Athletic Relay Championships 2024 begins on Monday, May 20 and ends the next day on May 21.
How to watch the live stream?
The live stream of the Asian Relays will be available on the 1stAsianRelayChampionships2024 YouTube channel
Written By Ishant
