At 23, Harita Bhadra wins Asian Games 200m bronze by 0.01 sec
Harita Bhadra secured a bronze medal in the women's 200m event at the 2026 Asian Games. She clocked 23.20 seconds, finishing just ahead of Abigeirufuka Ido of Japan. Bhadra's achievement marked India's first women’s 200m podium finish since 2018. Alongside athletics, she runs a handmade jewellery label called Dagina and is a sports science graduate. Bhadra aims to create a special piece inspired…
At the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, 23-year-old Indian athlete Harita Bhadra claimed an impressive bronze medal in the women's 200m race. She finished the event in a time of 23.20 seconds, just ahead of Japan's Abigeirufuka Ido and Singapore's Shanti Pereira. Bhadra's victory marked a significant milestone, as it was India's first women's 200m medal at the Asian Games since 2018.
Prior to the race, Bhadra had not been initially considered for the team, but was added at the last minute following a request from the Indian Olympic Association. She initially did not know whether she had won a medal, as the close finish left her uncertain about the podium position. The Sports Ministry cleared her and five other athletes to participate on September 2.
Bhadra's academic background in sports science and her passion for jewellery design have complemented her athletic pursuits. She credits her family for their unwavering support throughout her journey, which included a year of balancing athletics and education before committing full-time to her sport. Bhadra plans to create a special piece of jewellery inspired by her Asian Games experience.
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