Long jumper Ancy Sojan qualify for finals in WUG

Long jumper Ancy Sojan qualify for finals in WUG

NEW DELHI [Maha Media]:Asian Games silver medallist Ancy Sojan made it to the women's long jump finals courtesy her last attempt in the qualification round on an ordinary day for the Indians in the World University Games here on Monday.

The 24-year-old Sojan fouled her first attempt and then jumped 5.97m next. She was languishing at seventh at that time in the Group A qualifications but her last round effort of 6.20m took her to the fourth spot and 10th overall.

China's Xiong Shiqi ended on top in the Group A qualifications with 6.41m effort, while Samantha Dale of Australia was second with 6.38m. Samira Attermeyer (6.22m) of Germany was third.
 

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