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Palghar Athlete Rudra Kini Clinches Third Place In National 4×400m Relay, Brings Pride To Village
24htopnews | April 2, 2026 2:08 PM CST

Rudra Kini from Palghar secured third place in the national-level 4×400 metre relay race held in Chandigarh, representing Maharashtra. His achievement has sparked celebrations in his village. Guided by his coach and supported by his family, the Class 11 student’s success highlights the potential of rural youth in competitive sports.

Palghar, Maharashtra: In a proud moment for Palghar district, Rudra Kini, a young athlete from Birwadi village, has secured third place in the national-level 4×400 metre relay race in the open men’s category. His remarkable achievement has brought joy and pride not only to his village but across Maharashtra.

The national open relay championship was recently held in Chandigarh, where Rudra represented Maharashtra as part of the relay team. The Tamil Nadu team clinched first place, followed by Punjab in second, while Maharashtra secured the third position.

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Under the guidance of his coach, Snehal Rajput, he has honed his athletic skills and demonstrated the strength of a dedicated coach-athlete relationship.


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