Kiran, who ran the opening leg, joined M.R. Poovamma, Prachi Choudhary and Vithya Ramraj in clocking 3:29.69 to win gold. Bahrain finished second in 3:30.21, while China took bronze in 3:31.02.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking to IANS after the victory, Kiran said the quartet had set its sights firmly on gold even before the final. \u201cWe had decided from yesterday itself that we only wanted to win gold. That was the only thing on our minds. I was given the starting baton, so there was a responsibility on my shoulders. I had decided that I would perform well, and I did. I gave my 100 per cent, but the team together turned it into 200 per cent,\u201d she said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The final was held amid persistent rain, leaving the track wet, but Kiran said the conditions did not trouble the Indian quartet significantly, thanks in part to their preparation.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe did not face too much difficulty because the Athletics Federation of India had organised a camp for us in Poland for quite some time, where it used to rain. We became accustomed to running in the rain, so it was not a major problem for us,\u201d she said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Kiran, the youngest among her siblings, hails from Gummad village in Haryana\u2019s Sonipat district and said the support of her family and the athletics federation had played a major role in her journey.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI am from Gummad village in Sonipat district of Haryana. I have my mother, elder brother, and elder sister in my family, and I am the youngest among the siblings. I have received a lot of support from my family. The most support came from the Athletics Federation of India, without which I would not have reached where I am today. I would also like to thank the government,\u201d she said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The 25-year-old dedicated the gold to her family, federation and government, while recalling her father\u2019s dream of seeing her win an international gold medal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI dedicate this medal to my federation, the government, my family and my father, because it was my father\u2019s dream that I should win an international gold medal. He must be feeling very proud today. I am also very proud of this achievement, and the entire country is proud,\u201d Kiran said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
She also highlighted the support Indian athletes receive through training camps, competitions and financial assistance. \u201cWe get a lot of facilities at the camps and opportunities to compete in many competitions. We try to give our best from competition to competition. We are also receiving a lot of financial support, which is very important. We are also made mentally stronger,\u201d she said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI dedicate this medal to my federation, the government, my family and my father, because it was my father\u2019s dream that I should win an international gold medal. He must be feeling very proud today. I am also very proud of this achievement, and the entire country is proud,\u201d Kiran said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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