Ancy Sojan Targets Asian Games Gold After National Record
· Sports · India Today, Sportstar
Indian long jumper Ancy Sojan has set her sights on winning the gold medal and hearing the national anthem at the upcoming Asian Games. Competing at a World Athletics Silver-level meet in Bhubaneswar, she secured first place with a jump of 6.71 metres, defeating Shaili Singh who recorded 6.56 metres. Despite the victory, Ancy noted that she was performing below her best due to an ongoing knee issue and a heavy early-season workload. Earlier in June, the 25-year-old Kerala athlete broke Anju Bobby George's long-standing national record with a jump of 6.88 metres in Bhubaneswar. Her current mark remains the leading distance in Asia this year, establishing her as a primary gold medal contender.
Why it matters
Ancy Sojan's performance cements her status as India's leading medal hopeful in athletics at the upcoming Asian Games, carrying the country's hopes in the long jump event.
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