Asian Games, women's long jump: Ancy Sojan clinches silver medal
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India's Ancy Sojan won the silver medal in the women's long jump at the 2023 Asian Games on October 2. Sojan, who was ranked fourth in the track, defied all odds. China's Xiong Shiqi took gold with a 6.73m, while Hong Kong's Yue Nga Yan recorded a personal best of 6.50m to win the bronze medal. Meanwhile, Sojan's compatriot Shaili Singh finished fifth.