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On Monday, October 2, at the Asian Games 2023, young talent Ancy Sojan Edappilly emerged as India's shining star in the women's long jump event. The 22-year-old athlete from Thrissur, Kerala, made a remarkable leap of 6.63m, clinching a well-deserved silver medal and finishing just a mere 0.10m behind the reigning champion, China's Shiqi Xiong.
While Ancy showcased her prowess, another prominent contender, Shaili Singh, couldn't bring her best to the field, securing a fifth-place finish with a jump of 6.48m, a performance noticeably short of her personal best.
Ancy, renowned for holding the U21 record in women's long jump, has previously dazzled at the Khelo India Youth Games, bagging four gold medals across various events. Her recent performance in the Asian Championship in Thailand had seen her secure a fourth-place finish with a commendable 6.41m jump. During the Asian Games event, Ancy outdid herself, surpassing her personal best of 6.56m with a standout jump on her fifth attempt. On the other hand, Shaili's performance plateaued after her initial jump of 6.38m.
In related news from the men's long jump event, India's Murali Sreeshankar clinched a silver medal with a remarkable jump of 8.19m. He was edged out by China's Wang Jianan, who secured the gold with an 8.22m leap. Meanwhile, Jeswin Aldrin, who had earlier set a national record jump of 8.41m, couldn't maintain his top form in Hangzhou and settled for the eighth position in the final standings.
India's performance in the long jump events at the Asian Games has demonstrated the country's growing prowess in athletics, with promising talents like Ancy leading the charge.
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