Neena Varakil wins women's long jump silver
Jakarta, Aug 27: India's Neena Varakil clinched silver in the women's long jump at the 18th Asian Games here on Monday.
Neena recorded a best attempt of 6.51 metres to finish second. Bui Thi Thu Thao of Vietnam registered her season's best attempt of 6.55m to win the gold medal.
The bronze medal went to China with Xu Xiaoling jumping 6.50m.
Nayana James, the other Indian in the fray, finished at a disappointing 10th in the 11-member field with an attempt of 6.14m.
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Israel approves ceasefire with Hezbollah, deal expected on November 27: Report
Israel's security cabinet on Tuesday approved a ceasefire deal with Lebanon, news agency Reuters said, citing sources.
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