Breaking Anju maam’s Federation Cup document is second of delight for me: Shaili Singh
21-year-old lengthy jumper Shaili Singh stated that breaking the 23-year-old Federation Cup document held by her mentor and India’s lengthy leap icon Anju Bobby George was a second of delight for her. Shaili jumped 6.64 meters, surpassing Anju’s 2002 mark of 6.59 meters on the Nationwide Federation Cup Athletics Championships held on the Maharaja’s Faculty Floor in Ernakulam.
“Breaking Anju Ma’am’s long-standing Federation Cup document is a second of delight for me. Her achievements have all the time been my inspiration, and to comply with in her footsteps means every thing. This document stood for 23 years due to how distinctive she was, and I am honoured to now be a part of this legacy. That is just the start of my journey, and I hope to proceed making my nation proud with many extra milestones to return,” stated an emotional Shaili after her gold-winning leap.
What made the second much more particular was that the lady she dethroned was standing proper beside her – Anju Bobby George, not simply her predecessor but additionally her guiding power. Anju, who now mentors younger abilities, together with Shaili, via her basis, was the one to current the gold medal to the record-breaker, turning the ceremony right into a symbolic passing of the baton.
“I all the time knew that she would break my document. This can be a excellent anniversary present for me. Now I am ready for Shaili to interrupt my nationwide document,” stated Anju with a large smile, clearly beaming with delight.
Reflecting on Shaili’s journey and the importance of the achievement, Anju added: “Information are supposed to be damaged, and I am thrilled to see Shaili accomplish this feat. Once we first noticed her expertise years in the past, I knew she had what it takes to surpass even my greatest marks. Watching her progress has been like witnessing the following chapter of Indian athletics unfold. This record-breaking efficiency represents the brilliant way forward for Indian girls in sports activities. I could not be prouder to go this torch to somebody so devoted and gifted.”
