Anju Bobby George

Next few years will be crucial, by 2036 we'll be at top: Anju Bobby George at BS Manthan

Next few years will be crucial, by 2036 we'll be at top: Anju Bobby George

Panel discusses challenges and road map ahead for India to become a global sporting powerhouse

I envy today's athletes because I was in wrong era: Anju Bobby George

India's first ever World Athletics Championship medallist Anju Bobby George says that she competed "in the wrong era", praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's eagerness for promoting and transforming sports in the country. Speaking at a programme organised at the PM's residence on Christmas, the legendary long jumper said: "As a sportsperson, I was here for almost 25 years and I'm seeing a lot of changes. When I got India's first global medal 20 years ago, even my department was not ready to give me a promotion. "But after Neeraj (Chopra) got a medal, I have seen the changes the way we are celebrating... I envy them because I was in the wrong era," Anju said during the event. Anju, who won a bronze medal in the women's long jump at the 2003 World Championships in Athletics in Paris, spoke about women empowerment and also how the country now also celebrates athletes' accomplishments. "Women empowerment is not just a word now. Every Indian girl is ready to dream and they know their .

Good Budget but sports needed more, says AFI's Anju Bobby George

Anju Bobby George, Vice-president, the Athletics Federation of India, talks about Union Budget 2023-24

Athlete Anju Bobby George wins Woman of Year Award from World Athletics

Legendary Indian athlete Anju Bobby George has been bestowed with the Woman of the Year Award by World Athletics for grooming talent in the country and for her advocacy of gender equality. Anju, the only Indian to have won a medal in the World Championships with a long jump bronze in the 2003 edition, was named for the award in the world body's annual awards night on Wednesday. "The former international long jump star from India is still actively involved in the sport. In 2016 she opened a training academy for young girls, which has already helped to produce a world U20 medallist," World Athletics said in a release. "A constant voice for gender equality in her role as Senior Vice President of the Indian Athletics Federation, Bobby George also mentors schoolgirls for future leadership positions within the sport." Anju said she was "Truly humbled and honoured to be awarded Woman of the Year by World Athletics". "There is no better feeling than to wake up everyday and give back to th

Will be happy to see Shaili Singh break my record: Anju Bobby George

Small, frail and not even in top three -- that was Shaili Singh when Anju Bobby George first saw her

Hurt Anju Bobby George resigns as Kerala Sports Council President

Besides the iconic athlete, 13 other members of the council, including noted volleyball player Tom Jose, also resigned

Olympian Anju Bobby George accuses Kerala Sports Minister of insulting her

E P Jayarajan reportedly accused the athlete with 'corruption'