Anju Bobby George
IndiaathleteFemaleb. 19779.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Anju Bobby George is a former Indian long jumper and a prominent figure in athletics, known for her historic achievements including winning the bronze medal at the 2003 World Championships in Athletics. As a senior vice-president of the Athletics Federation of India, she plays a pivotal role in promoting and developing the sport in the country.
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Anju Bobby George is India's first World Athletics Championships medallist and has mentored Shaili Singh from the beginning.
Shaili Singh: Anju Bobby George’s protege eyes a leap of faith at Asian Games | Asian Games 2026 NewsIndia· 2026-09-25
Anju Bobby George, a former World Championships bronze medallist, commented on the positive results of Indian athletics.
Glasgow done, all eyes on 'Amdavad 2030': India's campaign offers both promise and warning signs | Commonwealth Games NewsIndia· 2026-08-04
Padma Shri and Arjuna Award winner Anju Bobby George believes that character was once shaped long before children entered adulthood.
The spirit we left behind on the playing field |India· 2026-07-23
Anju expressed pride in Ancy for breaking her long jump record.
Two auto-drivers, one destination: The making of India's new long jump queen Ancy Sojan | More sports NewsIndia· 2026-06-29
Anju Bobby George's previous mark of 6.83 metres was achieved during the 2004 Athens Olympics season.
Historic! Ancy Sojan breaks Anju Bobby George's 22-year-old national record | More sports NewsIndia· 2026-06-27
Anju Bobby George was recognized as a distinguished athlete at the event.
'Our focus is on preparing athletes for success': CM Yogi Adityanath celebrates sporting excellence at TOISA 2024 | More sports NewsIndia· 2025-02-22
Anju made her mark as a long jumper, thrilling the nation with her defining achievement at the 2003 World Championships.
TOISA 2024: Meet The Eminent Jury Members |India· 2025-02-10
Anju Bobby George is a former long-jumper and senior vice-president of AFI.
TOISA returns for its 7th edition, set to honour sporting excellence on February 22 | More sports NewsIndia· 2025-02-10
