Ancy Sojan breaks 22-year-old national long jump record, eyes Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games

Ancy Sojan, a Thrissur athlete, broke Anju Bobby George's 22-year-old national long jump record and is preparing for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in Japan, the Times of India reported on August 21, 2026.

She will compete in two Indian events before heading to Japan.

Her father's recovery from injury remains a personal concern, and her training base in Nattika village lacks adequate sports facilities.