So, India's journey in 4x400m mixed relay is over. But we still had a content day as Lovlina Borgohain confirmed India a medal in boxing. Also, PV Sindhu also marched into the semifinal after an emphatic win over Akane Yamaguchi. Sadly, Deepika Kumari failed to make it to the last four in archery, while the women's 25m air pistol team falted.
That's all for today. We'll see you tomorrow. Until then take care and goodbye.
11:26 (GMT)30 JUL 2021
For all those wondering why the USA has been disqualified, they had violated technical rule 24.19.
According to it,"For all takeovers, athletes are not permitted to begin running outside their takeover zones and shall start within the zone. If an athlete does not follow this Rule, their team shall be disqualified.
This is anyone's race. A lot of changes happening.
11:02 (GMT)30 JUL 2021
Its USA, Spain and Nigeria in the lead.
11:01 (GMT)30 JUL 2021
And they are off.
11:00 (GMT)30 JUL 2021
The sprinters are all set. They are waiting for the gun to go off.
10:58 (GMT)30 JUL 2021
Heat 1
10:58 (GMT)30 JUL 2021
The race begins.
10:46 (GMT)30 JUL 2021
Confusion over fourth runner
There is some confusion over the fourth runner for the event. While a list by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) shows Sarthak Bhambri as their fourth runner, the Olympic website has Rajiv Arokia in the heats list.
The confusion is expected to clear soon. In all likeability, it will be Arokia taking to the track.
10:44 (GMT)30 JUL 2021
Good evening and welcome to Sportskeeda for today's last event of India.
It is time for 4x400 mixed relay event. India has confirmed Muhammed Anas, Revathi Veeramani, and Subha Venkatesan as their three runners, while a decision on the fourth is yet to be confirmed. India will compete in Heat 2.
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