Individual pursuit

The Khelo India Youth Games: The Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2025 marked a defining moment for Harshita Jakhar, the 18-year-old cyclist from Rajasthan who claimed a sensational golden hat-trick at the Yamuna Velodrome in the Indira Gandhi Indoor Complex here, on Thursday.

The Target Asian Games Group athlete handled pressure with aplomb and put up her best performance in KIYG 2025.

Her top-of-the-podium finish in the 500m Time Trial, 7.5km Scratch Race and 2km Individual Pursuit on KIYG debut not only became the highlight of the ongoing Games but also reflected the sheer discipline and the love for cycling in the Jakhar family.