The Start of My Journey: Long Jumper Shaili Singh Breaks Anju Bobby George's Record
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Synopsis
Shaili Singh made headlines by breaking Anju Bobby George's 23-year-old long jump record with a leap of 6.64m at the Federation Cup. The 21-year-old sees this achievement as just the beginning of her journey, aiming for further success in athletics.
Key Takeaways
- Shaili Singh breaks 23-year-old record.
- Her jump measured 6.64m at the Federation Cup.
- Anju Bobby George praises Shaili's achievement.
- Shaili aims to continue making India proud.
- She is part of the squad for the Asian Athletics Championships.
New Delhi, April 26 (NationPress) After making history with an impressive jump of 6.64m to shatter Anju Bobby George's 23-year-old record at the Federation Cup, long jumper Shaili Singh expressed that this is merely the beginning of her journey.
The 21-year-old athlete broke the record held by her coach and legendary Anju Bobby George at the National Federation Cup Athletics, which took place at Maharaja's College Ground in Ernakulam. Shaili's leap of 6.64m surpassed Anju’s 2002 mark of 6.59m.
"Breaking Anju ma'am's long-standing Federation Cup record is a moment of pride for me. Her accomplishments have always inspired me, and following in her footsteps means everything. This record has stood for 23 years due to how exceptional she was, and I'm honored to now be part of this legacy. This is just the beginning of my journey, and I hope to continue making my country proud with many more milestones to come," Shaili stated.
In reflecting on Shaili's success, the veteran Anju Bobby George praised the young athlete and remarked that her historic performance highlights the bright future of Indian women in sports.
"Records are meant to be broken, and I'm excited to see Shaili achieve this milestone. When we first recognized her talent years ago, I knew she had the potential to surpass even my best marks. Observing her growth has been akin to witnessing the next chapter of Indian athletics unfold. This record-breaking performance signifies the promising future of Indian women in sports. I couldn't be prouder to pass this torch to someone so dedicated and talented," Anju Bobby George commented.
Shaili has also been selected for India's 56-member squad for the upcoming Asian Athletics Championships, scheduled to be held from May 27 to 31 in Gumi, South Korea.
