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Ancy Sojan breaks Anju Bobby George’s 22-year-old National record, Sarvesh clears 2.31m

Ancy Sojan breaks Anju Bobby George’s 22-year-old National record, Sarvesh clears 2.31m

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Indian athletics witnessed a historic day at the 65th National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar as Ancy Sojan and Sarvesh Kushare shattered long-standing national records in the women’s long jump and men’s high jump, respectively. Ancy stole the spotlight by eclipsing Anju Bobby George’s 22-year-old national record in the women’s long jump. The 25-year-old from Kerala produced a stunning leap of 6.88m, surpassing the previous mark of 6.83m set by Anju during the Athens Olympics in 2004. The record had stood for more than two decades, making Ancy’s achievement one of the most significant moments in recent Indian athletics. Her effort also reinforced her credentials as one of India’s leading medal hopes ahead of the 2026 Asian Games. Kushare becomes first Indian to cross 2.30m Sarvesh Kushare also scripted history after clearing 2.31m in the men’s high jump to set a new national record and become the first Indian to officially cross the 2.30m barrier. The Maharashtra athlete improved on Tejaswin Shankar’s previous national record of 2.29m, set in 2018, and comfortably surpassed the …

India adds three golds at Asian U20 Championships as Shahnavaz, Basant and Nikhil strike

India adds three golds at Asian U20 Championships as Shahnavaz, Basant and Nikhil strike

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India continued its impressive run at the Asian U20 Athletics Championships in Hong Kong, collecting three gold medals, one silver and a bronze on a productive day for the country’s young athletes. The standout performance came in the men’s long jump, where Shahnavaz Khan clinched gold with a best effort of 7.84m. India also secured a podium sweep in the event after Jithin Arjunan claimed the silver medal with a jump of 7.66m. In the men’s high jump, Basant soared to gold after clearing 2.20m, adding another title to India’s growing medal tally at the continental meet. India’s third gold medal of the day came through Nikhil Chandrashekar in the men’s 3000m steeplechase. Nikhil clocked a personal best of 9:25.44 to finish on top of the podium and secure his maiden Asian U20 title. Aarti wins 200m bronze with personal best The medal haul was further boosted by Aarti, who secured bronze in the women’s 200m. The young sprinter clocked a personal best time of 24.12 seconds to finish third and earn India another podium …

Murali Sreeshankar wins long jump with 8.15m at Indian Athletics Series Opener

Murali Sreeshankar wins long jump with 8.15m at Indian Athletics Series Opener

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Murali Sreeshankar marked a strong return to competition by winning the men’s long jump event at the opening leg of the Indian Athletics Series on Saturday. Representing NCOE Trivandrum, the 27-year-old registered a best jump of 8.15m, which came in his fourth attempt. The effort not only secured him the top spot but also stood as his best performance since returning from knee surgery in 2024. Sreeshankar’s latest mark marginally improved upon his best effort of 8.13m recorded last season, indicating steady progress in his recovery and form. The performance is expected to boost his confidence as he builds towards a crucial competitive calendar. The Indian long jumper had endured a challenging period over the past year. He was forced to miss the Paris 2024 Olympics due to surgery on an injured knee, a setback that interrupted his momentum at a key stage of his career. Although he returned to action later in the year, including an appearance at the World Championships in Tokyo in September, Sreeshankar was unable to advance to the final round. …

There are nights I don’t sleep, but I still show up |By Lokesh Sathyanathan

There are nights I don’t sleep, but I still show up |By Lokesh Sathyanathan

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There are nights I can’t go to sleep for one week straight… sometimes even two weeks. From the road accident in 2019, I was diagnosed with tinnitus or ringing in my ears. I still struggle with a cervical spine bulge in my neck. If I don’t do treat it with a massage once or twice a week, I get vertigo. I came to the United States in 2022. Soon after I lost my grandmother, who I was very close with. Then it became even tougher. From September to mid-January, I had sleeping issues for almost three and a half months. I was rarely sleeping… maybe four or five hours. After Christmas, I ended up in an emergency room at 4 a.m. In my sleep, I got a pretty bad panic attack. I couldn’t breathe. My heart rate went very high. My blood pressure was 195. They prescribed me panic attack meds, antidepressants, and sleeping pills. I carry them even today, everywhere I go for my competitions. All of these factors play a huge role in …

Indian Open Jumps Live: Moumita gets better of Ancy Sojan, Abdulla, Praveen Chithravel qualifies for Asian C’ships

Indian Open Jumps Live: Moumita gets better of Ancy Sojan, Abdulla, Praveen Chithravel qualifies for Asian C’ships

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Indian Open Jumps Live: Indian top jumpers are competing at the 2025 Indian Jumps competition at the Anju Bobby Foundation in Bengaluru on Saturday. Asian Games medalist Ancy Sojan is the star attraction of the event. She will take part in the women’s long jump final, scheduled to start at 5:30 PM IST. Meanwhile, the top Indian men’s triple and long jumpers are also expected to compete for the title. Catch all the live updates here: Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link