Ancy Sojan Breaks 22-Year-Old National Long Jump Record at Inter-State Championships
Ancy Sojan, a 25-year-old long jumper from Kerala, broke Anju Bobby George's 22-year-old national long jump record with a 6.88m leap at the National Inter-State Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar. The previous record of 6.83m was set by Anju at the 2004 Athens Olympics. Ancy's record-breaking jump came on her fifth attempt, securing her the national title and meeting the Asian Games qualification standard. This achievement marks a significant milestone in Indian athletics and highlights Ancy's rising status in the sport.