Summary
They ran a 4 × 400‑metre relay, meaning each of the four athletes sprinted 400 metres.
Their success is hoped to encourage more athletes across the country.
Key Points
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the team for a bronze medal finish.
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The athletes are Dharmveer Chaudhary, Manu TS, Jay Kumar, and Vishal TK.
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A relay race has four teammates, each covering 400 metres and passing a baton.
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The achievement is meant to inspire other young sportspeople in India.
New Words to Learn
5 wordsbronze medal
the award for finishing third in a competition
relay
a race where runners take turns and hand over a small stick called a baton
Asian Games
a large sports competition where many Asian countries compete
athlete
someone who trains and competes in sports
inspire
to give someone a reason or excitement to try something
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