India’s 4x400m relay teams credit Nassau training for punching ticket to Paris

The Indian men’s and women’s 4x400m relay teams overcame failures to seal Paris Olympic quota places in the Bahamas and heave a sigh of relief. THE GIST Jacob felt that the Athletics Federation of India and Sports Authority of India supporting the camp was an essential ingredient in the success Chief coach Radhakrishnan Nair pointed out that the camp helped the sprinters overcome jet lag and adapt to an entirely different time zone Qualification of both the men’s and women’s squads has raised the hopes of the Indian mixed team also making it to Paris through the Asian Relays on May 20 and 21 “It was really helpful, especially the jet lag. Adapting, delivering Chief coach Radhakrishnan Nair pointed out that the camp helped the sprinters overcome jet lag and adapt to an entirely different time zone, which is nine-and-half hours behind India time. Also, we don’t have to bother about acclimatisation”Radhakrishnan NairChief coach “It takes 10 to 12 days to adapt to the time zone and jet lag. We practised the baton exchange, but you don’t need to do it too many times in 400m.” Amoj Jacob who has already sealed the berth for 4×400 mtr relay event to #Paris2024 Olympics, feels running an individual 400m here in Federation Cup Championships at #KalingaStadium will improve his world ranking.#OdishaForSports#Odishapic.twitter.com/YiZqvOmeZx — Odisha Sports May 12, 2024 Boosting confidence Ajmal pointed out that the men’s team’s fine showing in the Budapest World championships, where India clocked 2:59.05 in the heats and 2:59.92 in the final, has boosted the confidence of the runners.