Bapi Hansda made a strong return to national-level competition by securing a bronze medal in the men’s U-20 400m at the National Indoor Athletics Championships.
Competing after a long injury layoff, Hansda clocked 49.18 seconds to finish third in the final.
Odisha’s Malaya Barik claimed the gold medal with a time of 48.98 seconds, delivering a solid performance to top the podium.
This race marked Hansda’s first national-level appearance since suffering an injury at the National Games in Uttarakhand last year.
His return to the podium highlights a positive comeback and signals his intent to regain top form in the upcoming season.