Ancy Sojan Creates History: Ancy Sojan Breaks Anju Bobby George Record
Kerala long jumper Ancy Sojan created history by breaking Anju Bobby George’s 22 year old national long jump record and secured qualification for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan.
Ancy Sojan Creates History: Indian athletics witnessed a memorable moment as Kerala athlete Ancy Sojan rewrote the national record books in the women’s long jump. Competing at the National Inter State Championships in Bhubaneswar on Saturday, she produced a remarkable leap of 6.88 metres to set a new national benchmark.
With that outstanding performance, Ancy surpassed the long standing record of 6.83 metres set by legendary jumper Anju Bobby George in 2004. The previous mark had remained unbeaten for more than two decades, making Ancy’s achievement one of the biggest milestones in recent Indian athletics.
The record breaking jump also earned Ancy a place at the upcoming Asian Games, which are scheduled to begin in Japan on September 19. Her consistent improvement and confident display underline her growing status as one of India’s brightest field event athletes.
Anju Bobby George’s record had inspired generations of Indian jumpers for 22 years. By crossing that mark, Ancy Sojan has opened a new chapter for Indian athletics while raising expectations for a strong performance on the international stage.
Her achievement received praise from athletes and sports enthusiasts, who described the performance as a significant step forward for Indian track and field and a proud moment for Kerala’s sporting community.
