Kerala long jumper Ancy Sojan breaks the 22-year-old women’s long jump national record previously held by Anju Bobby George. The record falls during the fourth day of the National Inter-State Athletics Championships in Bhubaneswar, where Sojan achieves a jump of 6.88 metres, surpassing the previous national best of 6.83 metres set in 2004. Multiple outlets report that the performance comes in the senior national meet and that Sojan’s leap is enough to secure the Athletics Federation of India qualification mark for the 2026 Asian Games. Times of India also notes Sojan’s consistent prior performances and mentions her weight loss as part of her preparation, while another Times of India report includes comments from Anju Bobby George reacting to the new record. In addition, Times of India reports a separate national record in the men’s high jump at the same championships, with Sarvesh Kushare clearing 2.31 metres. Overall, all reports center on Sojan’s 6.88m jump and the end of George’s long-standing national mark.