Indian Teenager Aarti Makes History with Bronze at World U20 Athletics Championships

Aarti, a 17-year-old Indian athlete, etched her name in history by winning a bronze medal in the women’s 10,000m race walk event at the World U20 Athletics Championships. Aarti’s impressive performance saw her clock a national U20 record time of 44 minutes 39.39 seconds, securing India’s first medal in the competition. This achievement surpassed her previous national record of 47:21.04, set earlier this year. Chinese athletes Zhuoma Baima and Meiling Chen took the gold and silver medals respectively. Aarti’s win marked a significant moment for Indian athletics, showcasing the country’s rising talent on the global stage.