Indian 4x400m relay teams, both women and men, secured spots in the Paris Olympics after finishing second in their respective second-round heats at the World Athletics Relays in Nassau, Bahamas.
- The men’s team, consisting of Muhammad Anas Yahiya, Muhammad Ajmal, Arokia Rajiv, and Amoj Jacob, secured second place in their heat, trailing only behind the USA.
- In the women’s tournament, Jamaica finished first in the first heat, with the Indian team comprising Rupal Chaudhary, M R Poovamma, Jyothika Sri Dandi, and Subha Venkatesan securing second place.
- The top two teams from each of the three heats during the second round advanced to the Olympics, scheduled from July 26 to August 11.
- With these achievements, India now has 19 track and field competitors heading to Paris, including Neeraj Chopra, the reigning javelin throw champion.
Q: Which Indian athletes comprised the men’s 4x400m relay team qualifying for the Paris Olympics?
a) Rupal Chaudhary, M R Poovamma, Jyothika Sri Dandi, and Subha Venkatesan
b) Muhammad Anas Yahiya, Muhammad Ajmal, Arokia Rajiv, and Amoj Jacob
c) Neeraj Chopra, Muhammad Ajmal, Arokia Rajivand Rajesh Ramesh
d) Amoj Jacob, Neeraj Chopra, Muhammad Ajmal and Subha Venkatesan
Ans : b) Muhammad Anas Yahiya, Muhammad Ajmal, Arokia Rajiv, and Amoj Jacob
