The Indian quartet of Machettira Poovamma, Vishal Thennarasu, Ramraj Vithya and Manu clocked 3:14.46 to finish second behind Bahrain, which won gold in a Games-record 3:12.87. Vietnam finished third in 3:14.54.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Manu said he was happy with his performance and credited his teammates for helping India secure a podium finish in a closely fought final.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI try my best, I give my best to the team, and I am very lucky to have this team. I am so proud to be representing India in the Asian Games. It is my first Asian Games, and I did well; I think so,\u201d Manu told IANS after the win.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Indian team held off Vietnam by just 0.08 seconds to take silver, with Manu playing his part in the opening stages of the race.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Reflecting on the pressure of running the opening leg, Manu said his primary focus was to ensure he handed over the baton in a strong position.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI have only one thing: I have to give the baton first. I try for that, and I think I give second or third, but I tried my best,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Manu Saji, an emerging quarter-miler, also has international success in the mixed relay, having won gold in the event at the 2022 Asian U20 Athletics Championships. This is a match and information about athletes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI have only one thing: I have to give the baton first. I try for that, and I think I give second or third, but I tried my best,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
For Manu, the medal marked a memorable beginning to his Asian Games campaign, as he contributed to India\u2019s latest podium finish in the event.<\/p>\r\n\r\n