India, May 28 -- India, on Wednesday, successfully defended the 4x400m mixed relay title at the Asian Athletics Championships 2025, in Gumi, South Korea. The Indian side, comprising Rupal Choudhary, Santhosh Kumar Tamilarasan, Vishal TK, and Subha Venkatesan, bagged the gold medal after clocking 3:18.12 seconds. China (3:20.52s) finished second, and Sri Lanka (3:21.95s) third.

Running the first leg, Santosh handed India the opening lead in the contest. Rupal did face stiff competition from China, but maintained the lead, before handing over the baton to Vishal, who extended the lead, allowing Subha to wrap up the race in style.

This was India's third medal in mixed relay, having previously won the gold in 2023 and silver in 2019.

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