Kerala long jumper Ancy Sojan created history at the National Inter-State Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar on June 29, 2026, with a stunning 6.88 metre jump — breaking the 22-year-old national record of 6.83 metres held by Anju Bobby George (2004 Athens Olympics). The leap is the 2026 Asian lead, the world's 7th best jump this season, and the 8th best jump in Asian athletics history. From Thrissur district (daughter of an auto-rickshaw driver), Ancy's feat also saw Mubassina Mohammed (6.53m) and Shaili Singh qualify for the 2026 Asian Games in the same meet.
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Ancy Sojan Breaks 22-Year National Record with 6.88m Long Jump; Surpasses Anju Bobby George's Athens 2004 Mark
Key Points
- Kerala long jumper Ancy Sojan created history at the National Inter-State Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar on June 29, 2026, with a stunning 6.88 metre jump — breaking the 22-year-old national record of 6.83 metres held by Anju Bobby George (2004 Athens Olympics)
- The leap is the 2026 Asian lead, the world's 7th best jump this season, and the 8th best jump in Asian athletics history
- From Thrissur district (daughter of an auto-rickshaw driver), Ancy's feat also saw Mubassina Mohammed (6.53m) and Shaili Singh qualify for the 2026 Asian Games in the same meet
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• Ancy Sojan: 6.88m long jump national record; Bhubaneswar, June 29, 2026 • Previous record: Anju Bobby George; 6.83m; 2004 Athens Olympics (stood 22 years) • 2026 Asian lead; world's 7th best this season; 8th best in Asian athletics history • Same meet: Mubassina Mohammed (6.53m) and Shaili Singh qualified for 2026 Asian Games
