Indian quarter-miler Bapi Hansda is set to return to competition at the National Indoor Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar.
The Asian U-18 medallist had a breakthrough performance last year, winning gold in the men’s 400m at the National Games with a personal best time of 46.82 seconds.
However, his season was cut short after he suffered a lower back injury while running the final leg of the relay for Team Odisha at the same event.
Following the injury, Hansda stayed away from competition before making his comeback in December 2025.
He marked his return with a silver medal in the men’s U-23 400m at the Odisha State Athletics Championships, clocking 49.48 seconds.
Now, with the National Indoor Championships approaching, Hansda will be looking to build momentum and return to his best form.