Jaipur, May 1: Indian athletes are gearing up to showcase their talent at the World Athletics Relay 2026. This prestigious Global Relay Carnival will take place for the first time on African soil in Gaborone, Botswana, on Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3.
Following impressive performances in domestic competitions, the sprinting team will have the opportunity to test their skills against some of the best athletes in the region. The first qualification round for all six relay events is scheduled for Saturday, while the second round and finals will be held on Sunday.
The top two teams from each heat will not only advance to the finals but also secure their spots for the Beijing World Athletics Championships 2027. According to World Athletics guidelines, the second round of qualification for the championships will take place on Sunday, May 3.
In the men’s 4×400 meter relay, India has been placed in Heat 3. Japan is the other Asian country competing in this heat, alongside Mexico, Switzerland, Qatar, Spain, Belgium, and Great Britain.
India’s best time in the 4×400 meter relay this season is 3:01.43, recorded earlier in Chandigarh. The national record stands at 2:59.05, set during the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary.
The host nation, Botswana, is placed in Heat 1. Two other countries, Kenya and Zimbabwe, with season-best times of 3:00.34 and 3:00.69 respectively, are in Heat 2.
The Indian men’s short relay team (4×100 meters) is also in Heat 3, with a season-best time of 40.47 seconds. China is included in the same heat, along with Poland, Brazil, South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, and Great Britain.
The national women’s 4×100 meter relay team is placed in Heat 1, competing against teams from Ireland, Australia, Canada, the USA, Poland, and Spain. India’s best time this season is 44.18 seconds.
The Indian mixed 4×100 meter relay team is in Heat 2, alongside Paraguay, Belgium, Spain, China, the USA, France, and Poland. India’s best time this season is 42.30 seconds, achieved during a domestic competition in Chandigarh.
In the mixed 4×400 meter relay, India is placed in Heat 1, competing against Uganda, Ireland, the USA, Belgium, Spain, and Australia.
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