NEW DELHI: Indian race walkers Manju Rani and Ram Baboo showcased their excellence in the inaugural 35km mixed team event at the Asian Games, securing a bronze medal. The pair, who both hold national records in their respective men's and women's events, combined to achieve a commendable time of 5 hours, 51 minutes, and 14 seconds, earning them a well-deserved third place behind China, who clocked 5:16:41, and Japan, with a time of 5:22:11.
The 35km mixed team race walk event, which involves summing up the times of both male and female athletes to determine the medal winners, made its debut at the Asian Games. This event is also set to feature in the 2024 Paris Olympics, reflecting the growing prominence of race walking on the global stage.
