<p>The Indian men's 4x400m relay team shattered Asian record in a stunning race, clocking 2 minute 59.05 seconds to qualify for its maiden final round of the World Championships here on Saturday.</p>.<p> The Indian quartet of Muhammed Anas Yahiya, Amoj Jacob, Muhammed Ajmal Variyathodi and Rajesh Ramesh finished second in heat number one behind USA (2:58.47) to make it to the final to be held on Sunday.</p>.There is no rivalry with Neeraj Chopra, insists Pakistan's javelin star Arshad Nadeem.<p> The top three finishers in each of the two heats and the next two fastest qualify for the final.</p>.<p> The earlier Asian record of 2:59.51 was in the name of Japanese team.</p>.<p>The earlier national record was 3:00.25 set in 2021.</p>.<p>The Indians gave the world record holders Americans a run for their money, finishing closely behind them.</p>.<p>India eventually finished second overall also after the two heats, behind USA, but ahead of strong teams like Great Britain (3rd; 2:59.42) and Jamaica (5th; 2:59.82).</p>
<p>The Indian men's 4x400m relay team shattered Asian record in a stunning race, clocking 2 minute 59.05 seconds to qualify for its maiden final round of the World Championships here on Saturday.</p>.<p> The Indian quartet of Muhammed Anas Yahiya, Amoj Jacob, Muhammed Ajmal Variyathodi and Rajesh Ramesh finished second in heat number one behind USA (2:58.47) to make it to the final to be held on Sunday.</p>.There is no rivalry with Neeraj Chopra, insists Pakistan's javelin star Arshad Nadeem.<p> The top three finishers in each of the two heats and the next two fastest qualify for the final.</p>.<p> The earlier Asian record of 2:59.51 was in the name of Japanese team.</p>.<p>The earlier national record was 3:00.25 set in 2021.</p>.<p>The Indians gave the world record holders Americans a run for their money, finishing closely behind them.</p>.<p>India eventually finished second overall also after the two heats, behind USA, but ahead of strong teams like Great Britain (3rd; 2:59.42) and Jamaica (5th; 2:59.82).</p>