Sri Lanka's hope of securing an athletics medal at the Asian Games after a 17-year hiatus has come to an unfortunate end. The Sri Lankan 4x400m mixed relay team initially celebrated a historic Silver medal victory with a National Record time of 3:14.25. However, their joy has been short-lived as the team has now been disqualified from the event.

The disqualification means that Sri Lanka did not clinch the Silver medal, and the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places were secured by Bahrain, India, and Kazakhstan, respectively. This turn of events has brought disappointment to Sri Lanka's athletics community and supporters.

Despite their disqualification, the Sri Lankan athletes displayed remarkable talent and determination in their pursuit of a medal at the Asian Games. While they may not have secured a place on the podium this time, their effort and dedication to their sport have not gone unnoticed.