Ancy Sojan Edappilly Wins Silver Medal at Asian Games in Women’s Long Jump
Indian long jumper Ancy Sojan Edappilly secured a silver medal in the Women's Long Jump event at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games on September 27, 2026. The 25-year-old, also the national record holder with a 6.88m jump in 2026, added this to her impressive medal haul, which includes a silver from the 2023 Asian Games and other continental accolades.
India's athletics contingent has much to celebrate as Ancy Sojan Edappilly secured a coveted silver medal in the Women's Long Jump final at the 20th Asian Games on Friday, September 27, 2026. The 25-year-old athlete, born on March 1, 2001, showcased her prowess at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium, making the nation proud with her impressive performance. During the hotly contested final, early Ancy was in a strong position, even leading at one point with a jump of 6.49m in her initial attempts. Harita Bhadra Wins Bronze Medal at Asian Games in Women's 200m.
An Illustrious Career Trajectory
This silver medal at the Asian Games 2026 further cements Ancy Sojan Edappilly's status as one of India's premier long jumpers. Her career has been marked by consistent performances and significant milestones. Earlier in 2026, she shattered the 22-year-old national record set by Anju Bobby George, achieving a remarkable personal best of 6.88m at the National Inter-State Championships in Bhubaneswar.
She previously secured a silver medal at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou with a jump of 6.63m, where China's Shiqi Xiong took gold with 6.73m and Hong Kong's Nga Yan (Tiffany Yue Nga-yan) won bronze with 6.50m. Her medal haul also includes a silver from the 2025 Asian Championships in Gumi (6.33m) and a bronze at the 2026 Asian Indoor Championships in Tianjin (6.21m). These achievements highlight her dedication and consistent form on the international stage.
Ancy Sojan Edappilly's Major Achievements
- 2026 Asian Games, Aichi-Nagoya: Silver Medal (Women's Long Jump)
- 2026 National Inter-State Championships, Bhubaneswar: National Record (Long Jump, 6.88m)
- 2026 Asian Indoor Championships, Tianjin: Bronze Medal (Long Jump, 6.21m)
- 2025 Asian Championships, Gumi: Silver Medal (Long Jump, 6.33m)
- 2023 Asian Games, Hangzhou: Silver Medal (Long Jump, 6.63m) Anahat Singh Wins Silver Medal at Asian Games 2026 in Squash Women's Singles.
Ancy's journey from Nattika, a small fishing village in Kerala, to the Asian Games podium is an inspiring tale of perseverance. Having joined the Indian Navy in 2024 through the sports quota, where she serves as a Chief Petty Officer, she continues to balance her sporting ambitions with her service.
The Indian contingent continues to perform admirably at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games, and Ancy Sojan Edappilly's silver medal is a significant addition to the nation's growing tally, inspiring many aspiring athletes across the country.
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