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Fourth she thought, (but) Harita Bhadra wins Asian Games 200m bronze
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Indian sprinter (born 2003)
Harita Bhadra is an Indian sprinter. She claimed a bronze medal for India in 200m at the 2026 Asian Games at Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan from 19 September to 4 October 2026. She also took part in the 4x100m relay event.
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The Asian Games, also known as Asiad, is a continental multi-sport event held every four years for athletes of Asia. The Games were regulated by Asian Games Federation from the first Games in New Delhi, India in 1951, until the 1978 Games. Since the 1982 Games, they have been organized by the Olympic Council of Asia, after the breakup of the Asian Games Federation. The Games are recognized by the International Olympic Committee and are the second largest multi-sport event after the Olympic Games.
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Harita Bhadra won a bronze medal in the 200m final at the Asian Games in Nagoya. This victory marked her first international competition where she clocked a time of 23.20 seconds. Bhadra, who also designs jewellery, intends to create a piece inspired by her experience in Japan. Her family provided unwavering support…
Harita Bhadra had accepted the possibility of missing the podium by the time she crossed the finish line. A few seconds later, the scoreboard delivered a surprise that turned her first Asian Games into a memorable one. Bhadra won the women’s 200m bronze at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Sunday, clocking a season-best…
India’s Harita Bhadra secured a hard-fought bronze medal in the women’s 200m at the Asian Games 2026 on Sunday, edging Japan’s Abigeirufuka Ido in a thrilling photo-finish.