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Aarti Wins 10000m Race Walk Bronze With National Record To Open India's Account In World U20 Championships

Aarti won a bronze in women's 10000m race walk event with national U20 record time to open India's medal account in the World U20 Athletics Championships on Friday. The 17-year-old Aarti clocked 44 minutes 39.39 seconds to finish third in the gruelling event on the penultimate day of competitions. Aarti broke her own earlier national record of 47:21.04 which she had clocked in March while winning gold in the National Federation Cup U20 Championships in Lucknow. Chinese race walkers Zhuoma Baima (43:26.60) and Meiling Chen (44:30.67) took the gold and silver respectively.

"Happy To Win A Medal": Avani Lekhara On Creating History At Paris Paralympics

After winning the gold medal in the women's 10m air rifle final at the Paris Paralympics, Indian shooter Avani Lekhara said that she was happy to win a medal for the country. Reigning Paralympic champion, Avani Lekhara maintained her streak and struck gold in the women's 10m air rifle final at the Paris Paralympics on Friday. Shooter Mona Agarwal bagged the bronze medal at the same event. Speaking in a video shared by the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), Avani said that she felt nice and happy after winning the gold medal at the Paris Paralympics.

Pickleball Frenzy Hits India!

Get ready, India! Pickleball, the thrilling sport that combines elements of tennis, ping-pong, and badminton, is arriving in the country! None other than tennis legend Andre Agassi will kick off the PWR DUPR Indian Tour & League in January 2025. This exciting event promises to bring competitive pickleball to India and create a global buzz. Agassi, an 8-time Grand Slam champion, expressed his excitement to introduce pickleball to Indian fans. "I'm looking forward to visiting India and sharing the excitement of pickleball. I hope the PWR DUPR Indian Tour & League will be a huge success!"

"Who Is Comparing Them?": Ex-Pakistan Star's Brutal Take On Virat Kohli-Babar Azam Debate

There has been comparisons between Virat Kohli and Babar Azam for quite some time now and it is one of the debates that still remain quite popular among the cricket fans. While both batters had their fair share of ups and downs, the conversation over who is the better batter continues to rage even today. However, former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria believes that there is no comparison between the two players and he thinks that Virat is clearly the superior player. In an interview with Sports Tak, Kaneria said that people should look at both of their records and it clearly shows that Virat is the better better.

"Used To Cry...": Paralympics Bronze Medallist Mona Agarwal On Her 'Biggest Challenge'

A mother of two, Mona Agarwal used to cry every single day at the shooting range when her kids on video calls would innocently claim that she had forgotten her way back home and she must put the address on GPS and return. On Friday, participating in her maiden Paralympics, the 37-year-old Mona clinched the bronze medal in women's 10m air rifle after gunning for the gold medal in the final, which eventually went to India's Avani Lekhara.

'I was 16 when I first bought Elizabeth Arden's £19 perfume - years later it's still my favourite'

Amazon shoppers are raving about a 'timeless' fragrance from Elizabeth Arden as its slashed in price. The 'beautiful' perfume has been hailed as the 'kind of smell you don't get tired of' and is 'perfect for everyday'.

"Sometimes He Struggles But...": Liverpool Star Mohamed Salah Backs Out-Of-Form Darwin Nunez To Come Good

Mohamed Salah is one of the Premier League's modern greats. The Egyptian forward recently crossed 300 goal contributions for Liverpool, in just 350 games. Now, despite being 32, Salah scores and assists in bunches each season. With Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool era coming to an end, Salah is helping guide the club under new manager Arne Slot. Salah, in an interview with Star Sports, discussed this, as well the aura of Anfield, his link-up with Darwin Nunez, the toughest fullback he's faced, and much more.

Top Indian Middle Distance Runner Parvej Khan Fails Dope Test, Provisionally Suspended

Top Indian middle distance runner Parvej Khan, who recently made headlines in the country with his exploits at the NCAA circuit in the United States of America, has been provisionally suspended after failing a dope test. The 19-year-old Khan stares at a maximum ban of four years if he is proved guilty of doping. "Yes, he (Parvej Khan) has been provisionally suspended (by the NADA) after failing a dope test," a top source privy to the development told PTI on Friday.

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Aarti Wins 10000m Race Walk Bronze With National Record To Open India's Account In World U20 Championships

"Happy To Win A Medal": Avani Lekhara On Creating History At Paris Paralympics

Pickleball Frenzy Hits India!

"Who Is Comparing Them?": Ex-Pakistan Star's Brutal Take On Virat Kohli-Babar Azam Debate

"Used To Cry...": Paralympics Bronze Medallist Mona Agarwal On Her 'Biggest Challenge'

'I was 16 when I first bought Elizabeth Arden's £19 perfume - years later it's still my favourite'

"Sometimes He Struggles But...": Liverpool Star Mohamed Salah Backs Out-Of-Form Darwin Nunez To Come Good

Top Indian Middle Distance Runner Parvej Khan Fails Dope Test, Provisionally Suspended