Updated On: 30 August, 2023 05:42 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Asian Games: One of the runners in the men`s 4x400m relay quartet that came close to shattering the USA, Amoj Jacob exuded confidence in clinching gold

Rajesh Ramesh, Muhammed Ajmal Variyathodi, Amoj Jacob and Muhammed Anas Yahiya of India celebrate after placing second in a Men`s 4x400-meters relay heat during the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary. Pic/AP, PTI
One of the runners in the men`s 4x400m relay quartet that came close to shattering the USA`s aura of invincibility at the World Athletics Championships recently, Amoj Jacob on Tuesday exuded confidence in clinching Asian Games gold and further aiming for an Olympic podium finish if it qualifies
The 4x400m relay team smashed the Asian record in a stunning race, clocking 2 minute 59.05 seconds in the heat to qualify for its maiden final round of the Worlds in Budapest last week.