Sprinter Harita Bhadra heads to Asian Games debut after standout domestic season

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At 23, Indian sprinter Harita Bhadra is set to compete at her first international meet after an impressive domestic season. She clocked 23.14 seconds in the 200m and 11.22 seconds in the 100m, while also winning a national indoor 60m title. Bhadra will represent India in the 200m and the 4x100m relay at the Asian Games, partnering with Unnathi Bollanda. Off the track, she runs a handmade jewellery brand and cites Rafael Nadal as an inspiration. She describes her approach to performance as focusing on one day at a time.

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