Ancy Sojan Clinches Gold in National Athletics Meet with Record-Breaking Jump
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- •Ancy Sojan won gold in the long jump at the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition in Ranchi with a leap of 6.75 meters, breaking her personal best and the meet record.
- •She overcame hormonal issues and strict dieting to achieve this success, with coach Anoop Joseph guiding her training.
- •Sojan missed qualifying for the Commonwealth Games by 9 centimeters earlier this year and struggled with injuries and subpar performances in 2025 before her comeback.
- •She now stands 8 centimeters away from the national record of 6.83 meters held by Anju Bobby George and aims to surpass it.
- •Sojan acknowledged the mental and physical challenges she faced and expressed gratitude for support from friends like Moumita Modal.
- •She addressed critics who doubted her return to form and emphasized her focus on continuous improvement and training.
Ancy Sojan delivered a stunning performance at the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition, held at Birsa Munda Stadium in Morabadi, Ranchi, on Friday. The Asian Games silver medallist not only secured the gold in the long jump event but also shattered her personal best and the meet record by leaping 6.75 meters. Her series of jumps—6.47m, 6.56m, 6.69m, 6.75m, 6.68m, and 6.57m—demonstrated consistency and determination, culminating in a historic achievement.
