Ancy Sojan: Thrissur girl who broke 22-year-old record, now aiming for Asiad gold
· Sports · Times of India, Indian Express
Ancy Sojan, an athlete from Thrissur, Kerala, is preparing for the upcoming Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games following her record-breaking performance. In June, she cleared 6.88m in Bhubaneswar, surpassing the 22-year-old national long-jump record of 6.83m held by Anju Bobby George. The 25-year-old athlete credits her early development to training on the loose sands of Nattika beach, which she says helped build essential calf and ankle strength. Before heading to Japan, she will compete in two events in India to refine her form. Sojan previously secured a silver medal in the long jump at the last Asian Games.
Why it matters
Sojan's performance marks a significant milestone in Indian athletics, as she is the first woman to surpass a national record that stood for over two decades. Her progress is a key indicator of India's medal prospects in track and field events at the upcoming Asian Games.
Read the original report — Times of India
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