CM Tamang congratulates Ancy Sojan on Asian Games silver
Synopsis
Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang publicly congratulated athlete Ancy Sojan Edappilly on winning the silver medal in the Women's Long Jump at the Asian Games 2026, praising her hard work, determination, and fighting spirit.
Key Takeaways
Ancy Sojan Edappilly won the silver medal in the Women's Long Jump at the Asian Games 2026 .
Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang extended public congratulations via X on 27 September 2026 .
Tamang highlighted Ancy's 'hard work, determination and fighting spirit' in his message.
The Asian Games is organised every four years by the Olympic Council of Asia and is the continent's premier multi-sport event.
Indian state chief ministers routinely use social media to recognise international medal wins by Indian athletes.
A silver medal in the Women's Long Jump at the Asian Games 2026 — and Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang was among the first voices to salute the achievement, calling out Ancy Sojan Edappilly by name in a message posted on Sunday, 27 September 2026.
What CM Tamang said about Ancy's jump
Tamang's post on X read: 'Heartiest congratulations to Ancy Sojan Edappilly on winning the Silver Medal in the Women's Long Jump at the Asian Games 2026. A remarkable performance that reflects your hard work, determination and fighting spirit. Wishing you many more successes ahead!'
The message was brief but pointed — singling out not just the result but the qualities behind it: hard work, determination, and what Tamang called a 'fighting spirit'. For an athlete competing on the continental stage, that public acknowledgement from a state head carries weight.
Ancy Sojan and India's long-jump moment
The Asian Games, held every four years under the Olympic Council of Asia, is the premier multi-sport competition on the continent and a direct feeder to Olympic qualification conversations. A silver in the Women's Long Jump places Ancy Sojan Edappilly among the top two athletes in all of Asia in her discipline — a genuinely elite finish on the hardest regional stage Indian track-and-field athletes face.
Indian state chief ministers routinely use social media to amplify such wins, and Tamang — as founder-president of the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha and one of the Northeast's most prominent political voices — has made sporting recognition a visible part of his public engagement.
Point of View
But it also reflects a genuine policy interest: visibility drives funding conversations. Tamang's shout-out to Ancy Sojan — by full name, not a generic 'Indian athlete' — signals deliberate, personalised engagement with sporting achievement at the national level. For the Northeast, where sports infrastructure has historically lagged, such public recognition can become the opening line in a longer conversation about state support for athletes. The question is whether the applause translates into concrete investment.
NationPress
28 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ancy Sojan Edappilly?
Ancy Sojan Edappilly is an Indian track-and-field athlete who won the silver medal in the Women's Long Jump at the Asian Games 2026.
What did Ancy Sojan win at the Asian Games 2026?
Ancy Sojan Edappilly won the silver medal in the Women's Long Jump event at the Asian Games 2026.
Who is Prem Singh Tamang?
Prem Singh Tamang is the Chief Minister of Sikkim and the founder-president of the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM).
What is the Asian Games?
The Asian Games is a continental multi-sport competition held every four years, organised by the Olympic Council of Asia, featuring athletes from across the Asian continent.
Why did Sikkim CM congratulate Ancy Sojan?
Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang congratulated Ancy Sojan Edappilly on her silver medal performance in the Women's Long Jump at the Asian Games 2026, praising her hard work and fighting spirit.
