Shaili Singh Eyes Long Jump Medal at Asian Games
· Sports · Times of India, Indian Express
Shaili Singh, a 22-year-old long jumper from Uttar Pradesh, is competing in the women's long jump qualification at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. Mentored by Anju Bobby George, Singh enters the competition as a medal contender alongside fellow Indian athlete Ancy Sojan. She has previously broken multiple national age-group records since joining the Anju Bobby Sports Foundation in 2018. Singh stated she is entering the event healthy, having overcome injuries that hampered her early career.
Why it matters
A strong performance by Singh would mark a significant milestone in her career as she seeks to establish herself as the successor to Anju Bobby George.
Read the original report — Times of India
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