May 6th 2024.
In an exciting turn of events, the relay teams of Indian men and women have secured their spots in the Paris 2024 Olympics. This achievement was made possible by their impressive performances in their respective heats on Sunday night at the Thomas A Robinson Stadium in the Bahamas.
The Indian quarter milers grabbed this opportunity with determination and skill during the second leg of the Olympic qualification round at the World Relays. According to the relay qualification rule set by World Athletics, the first two teams in each heat on Sunday were added to the list of teams that had already qualified for the Paris Olympics on Saturday.
The men's team, composed of Muhammad Anas, Muhammad Ajmal, Arokia Rajiv, and Amoj Jacob, clocked a time of 3:03.23 seconds, their best this season, securing a second-place finish in their heat. However, it wasn't such a smooth start for the Indian quarter millers on Saturday. Despite a good start by Muhammad Anas, the second leg runner Rajesh Ramesh suffered from muscle cramps and was unable to continue, resulting in a disappointing performance.
Unfortunately, the Indian team did not participate in the mixed 4x400m event on Sunday. But the women's team made up for it with an equally impressive performance. Rupal Chaudhary, Jyothika Sri Dandi, MR Poovamma, and Subha V gave it their all, clocking a time of 3:29.35 seconds and securing a second-place finish in their heat, thus earning their place in the Paris 2024 Olympics.
On Saturday, the Indian women's 4x400m relay team put up a good fight, recording a time of 3:29.74 seconds, but unfortunately, they finished fifth in their heat. Only the top two teams were guaranteed a spot in the Olympics. However, on Sunday, the athletes dug deep and pushed themselves to ensure a smooth passage to the Paris Olympics, scheduled to take place from July 26 to August 11 in France. This remarkable achievement is a testament to their hard work and dedication.
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