"Moment of great joy": Prachi Choudhary's mother after Asian Games gold
Prachi Choudhary's family celebrates as the Indian athlete wins gold in the women's 4x400m relay at the Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya.
The hometown of Prachi Choudhary has transformed into a scene of massive celebration following her historic gold medal victory in the women's 4x400m relay at the Asian Games 2026 in Nagoya, Japan. The Indian athlete, alongside teammates Kiran Pahal, Machettira Poovamma, and Vithya Ramraj, secured a landmark win that has ignited pride across her entire community.
Family Pride in Saharanpur
In the village where Prachi grew up, the atmosphere is electric. Her mother, Rajesh Devi, expressed the overwhelming emotions felt by the family, describing the achievement as a pinnacle of happiness. She noted that Prachi's success has not just been a personal victory, but has brought immense prestige to their village, their district, and the entire nation.
"This is a moment of great joy," Rajesh Devi told ANI. "She has brought glory to the entire village, the city, and the country. The atmosphere in the village is wonderful. People are celebrating. The whole village is happy." She further encouraged local youth to look toward Prachi as a role model, suggesting they emulate her path to bring honour to their roots.
Prachi's father, Jaiveer Singh, shared in the jubilation, highlighting the hard work required to reach such heights. He remarked that there is no greater pride than seeing daughters bring glory to India. He offered a message of perseverance to the younger generation, advising them to keep working hard to ensure eventual success.
A Historic Athletics Performance
The Indian quartet delivered a masterclass in speed and coordination to clinch India's first athletics gold medal of the 2026 Asian Games. The team—comprising Kiran Pahal, Machettira Poovamma, Prachi Choudhary, and Vithya Ramraj—clocked a time of 3:29.69 to secure the top spot on the podium.
The final standings were as follows:
- Gold: India (3:29.69)
- Silver: Bahrain (3:30.21)
- Bronze: China (3:31.02)
National Recognition
The victory has resonated at the highest levels of government. Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media to congratulate the quartet, praising their determination, speed, and seamless teamwork. In a post via the Prime Minister's Office, he hailed the performance as a significant and proud moment for Indian athletics on the international stage.