Asian Games: Hima Das, Muhammed Anas get silver in 400m race

<p>Jakarta [Indonesia], August 26 (ANI): Indian sprinters Hima Das and Muhammed Anas bagged silver medals in their respective categories of 400m race at the ongoing 18th edition of the Asian Games on Sunday.</p><p>While Das finished second on the podium with a clock timing of 50.59 in women\'s 400m event, Anas clinched the silver as he clocked 45.69 in the same event in men\'s category.</p><p>In women\'s event, it was the Bahraini sprinter, Salwa Naser who clinched the gold medal with a timing of 50.9 while Elina Mikhina of Kazakhstan settled for the third spot as she clocked 52.63.</p><p>In men\'s 400m event, Abdalelah Hassan of Qatar bagged the gold medal with a timing of 44.89 and Bahrain\'s Ali Khamis won bronze as he clocked 45.70.</p><p>Indian sprinter Dutee Chand qualified for finals after finishing third with a timing of 11.43 in the semifinal of women\'s 100m racing event.</p><p>India\'s total medal tally at the prestigious tournament now stands at 33 with seven gold, nine silver and seventeen bronze. (ANI)</p><br/><center><em><p>This story has not been edited. It has been published as provided by ANI</p></em></center>

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