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'Fate Denied Me Asian Games Gold,’ Ancy Sojan Accepts Long Jump Silver As A ‘reward For Hard Work In 2026’

By IANS News October 01, 2026 • 09:02 AM View: 179

Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic: Ancy Sojan said ‘tiredness’ and ‘fate’ conspired to deny her a maiden Asian Games gold medal by just two centimetres. Having led the field with consummate ease, India’s top high jumper was relegated to second position at the Nagoya City Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium on a rainy evening on Sunday.

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