World U20 bronze medallist Aarti gave everything in the women’s half marathon race walk but narrowly missed the podium, finishing 4th at Indian Open Racewalking.
After losing ground early and slipping to around 10th position, the 19-year-old produced a powerful final lap to surge into contention — falling heartbreakingly short.
She was later seen sitting with her training partners in tears after the race.
She was later seen sitting with her training partners in tears after the race.
Last year, she had won silver in the 20km race walk at the U23 Nationals.