Harmilan Bains


Harmilan Bains is an Indian track athlete. She is a double silver medalist in the Athletics at the [2022 Asian Games – Women's 800 metres|800m] and Asian Games – Women's 1500 metres|1500m] events at the Asian Games. She is a gold medalist at the Asian [Indoor Athletics Championships|Asian Indoor Championships]. Bains was the national record holder in the 1500m event before K. M. Deeksha broke it.

Early life

Bains hails from Hoshiarpur, Punjab. She completed her schooling at Doaba Public School, Mahilpur and Saint Soldier School, Hoshiarpur. Her parents are both athletes. Her father Amandeep Bains won a 1500m medal at the South Asian Games and her mother Madhuri Singh, won silver in 800m at the Athletics at the [2002 Asian Games – Women's 800 metres|Asian Games]. Her mother was also an Arjuna Awardee in 2003.

Career