Ancy Sojan Celebrates Silver Medal at Asian Games Despite Challenges

Ancy Sojan proudly secured a silver medal in the women's long jump at the Asian Games, despite facing fatigue and muscle stiffness during the competition. She dedicated her achievement to herself and her supporters, viewing it as a valuable learning experience. India added seven more medals to its tally but fell to 12th place in the standings. Sojan's close competition for gold and her reflections on the event highlight her determination and growth as an athlete. Discover more about her journey and India's performance at the games.

By Narendra Chaudhary Sep 27, 2026, 23:32 IST

Sojan's Silver Medal Achievement

Ancy Sojan expressed her pride in securing a silver medal in the women's long jump at the Asian Games, despite feeling it wasn't her best performance. She mentioned that she exerted her utmost effort while contending with fatigue, muscle stiffness, and numbness during the event. Sojan views this silver medal as a valuable learning opportunity, emphasizing that each achievement helps her gain experience and pinpoint areas for growth. She dedicated this medal to herself and to all those who have supported her throughout her journey.

Close Competition for Gold

Sojan narrowly missed out on the gold medal by just two centimeters, with China's Huang Yingying clinching first place with a jump of 6.55 meters. Another Chinese competitor, Tan Mengyi, secured the bronze medal with a jump of 6.46 meters, while India's Shaili Singh finished fourth with a best jump of 6.42 meters.

Reflections on Performance

"I feel proud to have won silver again. Today wasn't my best day, but I gave it my all. Unfortunately, fate decided on silver for me. I experienced fatigue and muscle stiffness, but every medal and success contributes to my growth and teaches me valuable lessons. I aim to improve next time. This medal is dedicated to myself and everyone who has cheered me on during this journey," Sojan shared after the event.

India's Overall Medal Count

On Day 8 of the 2026 Asian Games, India added seven more medals to its collection, but this was insufficient to maintain a position in the top 10 of the medal standings. By the end of the day, India had accumulated a total of 37 medals, consisting of four gold, 16 silver, and 17 bronze, resulting in a drop from 10th to 12th place.

Despite the seven medals earned, India fell in the rankings as it did not secure any gold medals, while other countries above continued to enhance their medal counts with gold victories.

The seven medals won on Sunday included two silver medals in squash and five medals in athletics, showcasing several impressive performances in track and field events.