India’s relay squads showcased their growing prowess at the International Invitation Relay Competition in Chandigarh, positioning themselves strongly for the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana, in May. The men’s 4x400m team—Manu TS, Amoj Jacob, D Chaudhary, and Rajesh Ramesh—clinched gold with a commanding 3:01.43 finish, reinforcing India’s competitive edge. The mixed 4x100m relay saw the National B team rewrite history with a new national record of 42.30 seconds, surpassing Tamil Nadu’s 2025 benchmark of 43.44 seconds, while India A finished close behind at 42.34 seconds.