Sania Mirza is star at children's event

Sania Mirza is star at children's event

Teen sensation Sania Mirza was the star attraction at a gathering of about 100 children who got to play shots with her and tennis champions like Mahesh Bhupathi, Richard Krajice and Shikha Uberoi.

The event was a kids' clinic on the sidelines of the ABN AMRO Tennis challenge the four players graced.

"It was an enjoyable outing, a chance to maybe inspire these kids who look up to players like us. It was fun to be involved with all these enthusiastic youngsters," Sania Mirza told reporters.

Sania Mirza volleyed with the children, some of whom were even unable to put racquet to ball, as she encouraged them. On occasions she even walked across the net to the other side to point out flaws in technique.

Sania Mirza participates AIDS awarness rally at Siliguri

Sania Mirza flagged off the rally at Siliguri Kanchenjungha stadium in Darjeeling district on the World AIDS Day.

The rally was attended by over 15, 000 people including women and children.

Sania Mirza appealed all to unite in keeping a check on the spread of the disease.

Among others taking part were Mahesh Bhupati, Shikha Uberoi, Rohan Bopanna and Ankita Bhambri.

The programme was organised by the North Bengal Voluntary Blood donors' Forum, Child In Need Institute and other NGOs.

Sania Mirza also distributed free medicines to AIDS patients at the rally.