National Relay Carnival 2025: Gurindervir Singh, Animesh Kujur, Manikanta Hoblidar, and Amlan Borgohain Shatter 15-Year-Old 4x100m National Record

Chandigarh, April 30 (Sports Desk)

The quartet of Gurindervir Singh, Animesh Kujur, Manikanta Hoblidar, and Amlan Borgohain made history at the National Relay Carnival 2025 in Chandigarh on Wednesday, setting a new national record in the men’s 4x100m relay with a blistering time of 38.69 seconds. Their performance eclipsed the previous record of 38.89 seconds, set 15 years ago at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi by Rahamatulla Molla, Suresh Sathya, Shameer Mon, and A. Qureshi, by 0.20 seconds.

The second edition of the National Relay Carnival showcased thrilling performances across men’s, women’s, and mixed relay events, with athletes delivering standout results in both sprint and middle-distance relays.

Men’s 4x100m Relay

• Gold: Gurindervir Singh, Animesh Kujur, Manikanta Hoblidar, Amlan Borgohain (38.69s, New National Record)
  • The quartet’s seamless baton exchanges and explosive speed secured the top spot, rewriting a long-standing record.
• Silver: Tamil Arasu S, Manav R, Ragul Kumar G, Sam Vasanth S (39.83s)
  • A strong performance, though nearly a second behind the record-breaking winners.
• Bronze: Ankur, Akshu Sindhu, Vetrivelan A, V Gurjar (41.40s)
  • The team showed resilience but couldn’t match the pace of the top two.

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Women’s 4x100m Relay

• Gold: Srabani Nanda, Sneha SS, Abinaya Rajarajan, Nithya Gandhe (44.12s)
  • The team dominated with precise coordination and speed, clinching the title.
• Silver: Nithya Ramraj, Angel Silvia M, G Ravi Kumar, Kiruthika (46.07s)
  • A competitive effort, finishing nearly two seconds behind the winners.
• Bronze: Anshu, Shalenshi, Priyanka, Shubham (49.68s)
  • The team secured a podium finish despite a slower time.

Mixed 4x100m Relay

• Gold: Angel Silvia M, Vysali Ganesan, Tamil Arasu S, Gitson I (43.44s)
  • A well-balanced team effort led to a commanding victory.
• Silver: Bonita Lakra, Manisha Merel, Abhinash Sahu, D Jayaram (43.61s)
  • A close finish, just 0.17 seconds behind the gold medalists.
• Bronze: Harleen Kaur, Sarbjeet Kaur, Harmanpreet Singh, Kulvir Ram (44.36s)
  • The team fought hard to secure third place.

Men’s 4x400m Relay

• Gold: Jay Kumar, Manu TS, Vishal TK, D Choudhary (3:04.31)
  • A commanding performance with strong finishing legs.
• Silver: Santhosh T, Mohit Kumar, Rince, Tushar Manna (3:04.92)
  • A tight race, finishing just 0.61 seconds behind the winners.
• Bronze: Mitresh G, Rahul Balaji S, Akash Raj, Suraj A (3:10.67)
  • A solid effort to round out the podium.

Women’s 4x400m Relay

• Gold: Sneha K, Rupal, Jisna Mathew, Subha Venkatesan (3:32.64)
  • The team’s endurance and strategy secured a convincing win.
• Silver: Dhesikha V, N Mariea, Akshya Baskar, Vithya Ramraj (3:40.85)
  • A strong showing, though over eight seconds behind the gold medalists.
• Bronze: Kajal, Sushma Yadav, Manu Singh, Roopa Roopa (3:56.70)
  • The team battled to claim the third spot.

Mixed 4x400m Relay

• Gold: Jay Kumar, Sneha K, Vishal TK, Rupal (3:19.24)
  • A dominant display with excellent teamwork.
• Silver: Ragul Kumar G, Dhesikha V, Suraj A, Vithya Ramraj (3:24.46)
  • A commendable effort, finishing five seconds behind the leaders.
• Bronze: Saswat Kumar Saho, Ramandeep Kaur, Bhima Sardar, Sukhi Baskey (3:36.85)
  • The team secured a podium finish with a determined run.

Key Highlights

• Historic Record: The men’s 4x100m quartet of Gurindervir Singh, Animesh Kujur, Manikanta Hoblidar, and Amlan Borgohain broke a 15-year-old national record, marking a significant milestone in Indian athletics.
• Event Significance: The National Relay Carnival 2025, in its second edition, highlighted India’s growing strength in relay events, with competitive times across categories.
• Standout Performers:
  • Gurindervir Singh and Amlan Borgohain were pivotal in the record-breaking 4x100m, showcasing speed and precision.
  • Srabani Nanda and Sneha SS led the women’s 4x100m and 4x400m teams to gold, respectively, with commanding performances.
  • Angel Silvia M and Tamil Arasu S excelled in the mixed 4x100m, contributing to a gold-medal finish.
• Venue: The Chandigarh event saw intense competition, with athletes benefiting from favorable track conditions.

Reactions and Context

• Athlete Quotes:
  • Gurindervir Singh: “Breaking a 15-year-old record feels surreal. Our teamwork and training paid off.”
  • Amlan Borgohain: “We aimed to push the limits, and this record is just the start for Indian relays.”
  • Srabani Nanda: “Winning gold in the 4x100m is a proud moment. We’re motivated to keep improving.”
• Official Statement: The Athletics Federation of India praised the athletes, noting that the record-breaking performance signals India’s potential to compete globally in relay events.
• Broader Impact: The new 4x100m record (38.69s) positions India closer to international standards, with the world record at 36.84s (Jamaica, 2012). The performance is a boost ahead of the 2026 Asian Games and 2028 Olympics, where relays are gaining prominence.

Medal Table Summary

Men’s Events:

• 4x100m:
  1. Gurindervir Singh, Animesh Kujur, Manikanta Hoblidar, Amlan Borgohain (38.69s, NR)
  2. Tamil Arasu S, Manav R, Ragul Kumar G, Sam Vasanth S (39.83s)
  3. Ankur, Akshu Sindhu, Vetrivelan A, V Gurjar (41.40s)
• 4x400m:
  1. Jay Kumar, Manu TS, Vishal TK, D Choudhary (3:04.31)
  2. Santhosh T, Mohit Kumar, Rince, Tushar Manna (3:04.92)
  3. Mitresh G, Rahul Balaji S, Akash Raj, Suraj A (3:10.67)

Women’s Events:

• 4x100m:
  1. Srabani Nanda, Sneha SS, Abinaya Rajarajan, Nithya Gandhe (44.12s)
  2. Nithya Ramraj, Angel Silvia M, G Ravi Kumar, Kiruthika (46.07s)
  3. Anshu, Shalenshi, Priyanka, Shubham (49.68s)
• 4x400m:
  1. Sneha K, Rupal, Jisna Mathew, Subha Venkatesan (3:32.64)
  2. Dhesikha V, N Mariea, Akshya Baskar, Vithya Ramraj (3:40.85)
  3. Kajal, Sushma Yadav, Manu Singh, Roopa Roopa (3:56.70)

Mixed Events:

• 4x100m:
  1. Angel Silvia M, Vysali Ganesan, Tamil Arasu S, Gitson I (43.44s)
  2. Bonita Lakra, Manisha Merel, Abhinash Sahu, D Jayaram (43.61s)
  3. Harleen Kaur, Sarbjeet Kaur, Harmanpreet Singh, Kulvir Ram (44.36s)
• 4x400m:
  1. Jay Kumar, Sneha K, Vishal TK, Rupal (3:19.24)
  2. Ragul Kumar G, Dhesikha V, Suraj A, Vithya Ramraj (3:24.46)
  3. Saswat Kumar Saho, Ramandeep Kaur, Bhima Sardar, Sukhi Baskey (3:36.85)

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