Animesh Kujur takes nasty fall, but India still reach Asian Games relay final
India's mixed 4x100m relay team had a huge scare at the Asian Games on Monday when Animesh Kujur slipped while trying to hand the baton to Harita Bhadra. For a moment, it looked as though India's race could be over. Kujur lost his footing in the wet conditions as he approached the final baton exchange and went down heavily. But Harita remained remarkably calm. Instead of panicking, she gathered…
On Monday at the Asian Games, India's mixed 4x100m relay team experienced a significant setback when Animesh Kujur slipped while attempting to pass the baton to Harita Bhadra. The race appeared to be in jeopardy as Kujur lost his footing in the wet conditions. However, Harita demonstrated remarkable composure by remaining calm, completing the baton exchange, and immediately rejoining the race.
India ultimately finished the heat in 41.54 seconds, securing a second-place position and qualifying for the mixed 4x100m relay final. Despite China's impressive performance, India managed to finish just 0.02 seconds behind. The quartet consisted of Gurindervir Singh, Abinaya Rajarajan, Animesh Kujur, and Harita Bhadra. This incident highlighted the crucial role of baton exchanges in relay races, as a single error can quickly lead to a team's downfall.
However, Harita's composed demeanor ensured that Kujur's fall did not result in disaster. Kujur is a top young sprinter in India, currently ranked 48th in the world for the men's 200m, while Harita has been in excellent form, recently clocking an impressive 11.22 seconds in the 100m, the second fastest time by an Indian woman.
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