World Athletics updated the results and rankings of the 4x400m mixed relay Asian Games on its website. This brings an end to India’s year-long wait for an official ratification.
The Indian quartet of Mohammed Anas Yahiya, MR Poovamma, Hima Das and Arokia Rajiv had finished second in 2018.
A four-year dope ban on Kemi Adekoya of first-placed Bahrain last year put India on road to gold. However, there was no confirmation of the same until now.
Adille J Sumariwalla, the Athletics Federation of India president, confirmed the updated rankings.
“The news comes as a fillip to us as we are aiming to build on the Asian Games showing and make a mark at the global level in the Olympic Games in Tokyo next year,” he said.
There has been no written communication from Olympic Council of Asia, IOA or World Athletics till date. However, AFI had sent repeated reminders to them for the same.