Harita Bhadra wins bronze in women’s 200m at Asian Games
Indian athlete Harita Bhadra won the bronze medal in the women's 200m sprint at the Asian Games in Nagoya. Singapore's Shanti Pereira secured the gold medal with a season-best time.
Why it matters
This result highlights significant athletic achievements in regional sports competitions, reflecting the competitive landscape of Asian track and field.
India's Harita Bhadra clinched the bronze medal in the women's 200m at the Asian Games, clocking 23.20 seconds in the final in Nagoya on Sunday (September 27, 2026).
Bhadra finished third, just ahead of Japan's Ido Abigeirufuka, who clocked 23.21 seconds.
Singapore's Shanti Pereira won the gold with a season-best 22.78 seconds, while China's Chen Yujie took the silver in 22.93 seconds.
The other Indian in the final, Unnathi Aiyappa Bolland, finished sixth with a timing of 23.48 seconds.
Published - September 27, 2026 05:24 pm IST
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