Indian athlete
The race was defined by a tight battle for the third spot, with Bhadra finishing just one-hundredth of a second ahead of Japan’s Ido Abigeirufuka, who recorded a time of 23.21 seconds. The narrow margin highlighted the intensity of the final as the field pushed for position behind the leading duo.
Podium results and Indian performance
Singapore’s Shanti Pereira secured the gold medal with a dominant performance, clocking a season-best time of 22.78 seconds. China’s Chen Yujie followed to take the silver medal, finishing the race in 22.93 seconds.
Bhadra was one of two Indian sprinters to qualify for the final. Her teammate, Unnathi Aiyappa Bolland, also represented India in the event, ultimately finishing in sixth place with a time of 23.48 seconds. The event in Nagoya marks a significant achievement for Bhadra on the continental stage as the track and field competition continues.
