Prachi Choudhary Wins 400m Bronze at Asian Games 2026

India’s track and field campaign at the Asian Games 2026 received another boost on Saturday as Prachi Choudhary produced a determined performance to win the bronze medal in the Women’s 400m final.

Prachi clocked 53.21 seconds to finish third in a closely contested final, maintaining her composure during a tense home straight to secure her maiden individual medal at the continental multi-sport event.

The result marks an important milestone in Prachi’s career. A familiar name in India’s relay setups, the athlete delivered a strong individual performance to announce herself on the Asian Games podium.

Prachi Choudhary Secures 400m Bronze
Prachi crossed the finish line in 53.21 seconds, earning third place and another athletics medal for India.

Bahrain’s Salwa Eid Naser dominated the final, winning gold in 49.20 seconds and setting a new Asian Games record. Iran’s Zahra Zarei Manoujan claimed silver with a timing of 52.38 seconds.

Women’s 400m Final:
🥇 Salwa Eid Naser (Bahrain) – 49.20s, Games Record
🥈 Zahra Zarei Manoujan (Iran) – 52.38s
🥉 Prachi Choudhary (India) – 53.21s

TOPS Support Behind Prachi’s Journey
Prachi’s journey to the podium also highlights the role of sustained elite-athlete support. As part of the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) Development group, she benefited from customised preparation, financial assistance and intensive training camps under the Annual Calendar for Training and Competition (ACTC).

Her bronze medal represents a significant individual achievement and adds to India’s athletics success at the Asian Games 2026.