logo
World University Games: Ancy Sojan Secures Fourth In Long Jump Qualification

World University Games: Ancy Sojan Secures Fourth In Long Jump Qualification

News1821-07-2025
Last Updated:
Ancy Sojan placed fourth in women's long jump at the World University Games with a 6.20m jump.
Asian Games silver medallist Ancy Sojan secured fourth place in the women's long jump qualification round on Monday at the World University Games. The 24-year-old Sojan fouled her first attempt and jumped 5.97m on her second. Initially placed seventh in Group A qualifications, her final jump of 6.20m elevated her to fourth.
China's Xiong Shiqi topped the standings with a jump of 6.41m, while Australia's Samantha Dale secured second place with 6.38m. Samira Attermeyer from Germany claimed third with a 6.22m jump.
Sojan, who also won silver at the Asian Championships in South Korea in May, has a season's best of 6.54m and a personal best of 6.71m.
Ruchit Pratapbhai Mori advanced to the semifinals in the men's 400m hurdles after finishing third in his heat with a time of 50.58 seconds.
The opening day of athletics competition featured only two events involving Indians.
In table tennis, the women's doubles pair of Murad A and Vaghela D, along with the men's doubles duo of Kotecha T and Wani S, won their respective round of 64 matches. Ayaz Murad and Devarsh Vaghela lost their singles group matches.
In beach volleyball, the Indian women's team of Kanimozhi and Gowshika lost to Latvia in a pool C match.
In fencing, the women's foil team was defeated by Poland 18-45 in the round of 16, and the men's epee team lost to Poland 33-45 in the round of 32.
In Taekwondo, Rishita Dang won her bout, defeating Lebanon's Celine Askarjian 2-0.
India faced a heavy defeat against Latvia, losing 55-111 in the men's preliminary Group B basketball match.
India had its best performance in the last edition of the Games, winning 26 medals—11 gold, 5 silver, and 10 bronze—finishing seventh in the overall medal tally.
(With inputs from PTI)
view comments
Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Orange background

Try Our AI Features

Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:

Comments

No comments yet...

Related Articles

IPL 2025: Security Guard Steals 261 IPL 2025 Jerseys From BCCI Office, Arrested
IPL 2025: Security Guard Steals 261 IPL 2025 Jerseys From BCCI Office, Arrested

India.com

timea minute ago

  • India.com

IPL 2025: Security Guard Steals 261 IPL 2025 Jerseys From BCCI Office, Arrested

In a bizarre turn of events from the heart of Indian cricket administration, a 40-year-old security guard has been arrested for stealing an entire carton of IPL 2025 jerseys from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) headquarters at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. The accused, identified as Farooque Aslam Khan, allegedly lifted 261 official IPL jerseys, each valued at approximately ₹2,500, leading to a total theft of ₹6.52 lakh. The theft reportedly took place on June 13, but it went unnoticed until a recent stock audit exposed the missing merchandise. Online Gambling Led to Crime According to Mumbai Police, Khan, who was deployed as a private security guard at the BCCI office, was addicted to online gambling. To support his habit, he hatched a plan to sell the stolen jerseys online. Investigators revealed that Khan contacted a Haryana-based online jersey dealer through social media. He then couriered the stolen jerseys to the dealer, presenting them as part of a stock clearance sale due to supposed renovation work at the BCCI premises. Only 50 Jerseys Recovered So Far Of the 261 stolen jerseys, police have only managed to recover 50 so far. The Haryana dealer has been questioned, and while he claims he was unaware the jerseys were stolen, he admitted to purchasing them after being told they were part of surplus stock being cleared out. 'We are investigating whether the dealer had any prior knowledge about the stolen nature of the goods,' a police official said. 'So far, we're verifying the guard's claim that he lost the money from the sale to gambling.' The financial transaction between Khan and the dealer is also under scrutiny, as Khan has not disclosed how much he earned from the sale. Police are now tracking his bank records and betting history as part of the ongoing investigation. Complaint Filed by BCCI The BCCI filed a formal police complaint at the Marine Drive police station on July 17, after verifying CCTV footage showing Khan carrying a large cardboard box out of the building. The footage, along with stock discrepancy records, helped pinpoint the theft. The stolen jerseys' intended use remains unclear whether they were meant for fans, teams, or promotional purposes but officials confirmed they were part of the IPL 2025 stock. The case has raised serious concerns about internal security lapses at one of India's most important sporting bodies. Further investigation is underway to recover the remaining jerseys and determine if anyone else was involved.

BCCI vs WWE: Which sports body is richer? Answer will leave you in shock
BCCI vs WWE: Which sports body is richer? Answer will leave you in shock

India.com

timea minute ago

  • India.com

BCCI vs WWE: Which sports body is richer? Answer will leave you in shock

Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) In these collection of pictures, we find out which sports body is richer between cricket's BCCI and wrestling's WWE. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) BCCI and WWE are two of the richest sports organisations in the world. BCCI is head of cricket in India while WWE is parent company of professional wrestling entertainment business. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) BCCI have net worth of about Rs 18760 crore or around $2.25 billion, according to media reports. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) BCCI net worth a couple of years back was around Rs 16000 crore or around $1.8 billion. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) WWE company's current market cap is around Rs 72500 crore or around $8.25 billion, according to media reports. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) WWE is set to become a $10 billion company soon as it's shares are regularly traded in the stock market. Image credit: X (Formerly Twitter) WWE's richest wrestler is worth around Rs 7000 crore or $800 million and he is Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson. The richest Indian cricketer is Sachin Tendulkar with net worth of about Rs 1250 crore.

India vs West Indies Champions Live WCL 2025: TV & Live Streaming Info, Match Time & Telecast Details
India vs West Indies Champions Live WCL 2025: TV & Live Streaming Info, Match Time & Telecast Details

Time of India

time5 minutes ago

  • Time of India

India vs West Indies Champions Live WCL 2025: TV & Live Streaming Info, Match Time & Telecast Details

India Champions are virtually knocked out of the World Championship of Legends. (Image: X) India Champions will face West Indies Champions in their final league match of the World Championship of Legends 2025 at Grace Road in Leicester on Tuesday. The Yuvraj Singh-led Indian team, currently at the bottom of the points table with three losses from four games, will play for pride as they are virtually eliminated from knockout contention. India Champions' tournament has been challenging, with their match against Pakistan Champions being called off after multiple Indian players withdrew. Their only path to advancement requires a substantial victory against West Indies Champions to overtake England Champions, who currently hold the fourth spot with a superior net run rate. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! India Champions will field a strong squad led by Yuvraj Singh, featuring experienced players like Robin Uthappa as wicketkeeper, Shikhar Dhawan, Ambati Rayudu, and Suresh Raina in the batting department. The bowling attack includes veterans Harbhajan Singh, Irfan Pathan, and Piyush Chawla. The West Indies Champions squad boasts powerful players under Chris Gayle's captaincy. Their lineup includes explosive batsmen Dwayne Smith, Lendl Simmons, and Kieron Pollard, while their bowling department features Shannon Gabriel, Sheldon Cottrell, and Sulieman Benn. When & Where to Watch India Champions vs West Indies Champions Live When will India Champions vs West Indies Champions in WCL 2025 be played? The WCL 2025 match between India Champions and West Indies Champions will be played on July 29 (Tuesday). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Could Be the Best Time to Trade Gold in 5 Years IC Markets Learn More Undo Where will the India Champions vs West Indies Champions match be played? The India Champions vs West Indies Champions match will be played at Grace Road in Leicester. What time is India Champions vs West Indies Champions in WCL 2025? India Champions vs West Indies Champions in WCL 2025 will begin at 9pm IST. How to watch India Champions vs West Indies Champions in India? The India Champions vs West Indies Champions match will be televised live on the Star Sports Network in India. India Champions vs West Indies Champions Live Streaming: The WCL match between India Champions and West Indies Champions will be available for live streaming on the FanCode. INDCH vs WICH squads India Champions squad: Robin Uthappa (w), Shikhar Dhawan, Ambati Rayudu, Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh(c), Yusuf Pathan, Irfan Pathan, Harbhajan Singh, Piyush Chawla, Vinay Kumar, Siddarth Kaul, Pawan Negi, Varun Aaron, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Stuart Binny, Abhimanyu Mithun. West Indies Champions squad: Dwayne Smith, Chris Gayle (c), Lendl Simmons, Chadwick Walton(w), William Perkins, Dwayne Bravo, Ashley Nurse, Dave Mohammed, Kieron Pollard, Sheldon Cottrell, Shannon Gabriel, Sulieman Benn, Nikita Miller, Fidel Edwards, Shivnarine Chanderpaul. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!

DOWNLOAD THE APP

Get Started Now: Download the App

Ready to dive into a world of global content with local flavor? Download Daily8 app today from your preferred app store and start exploring.
app-storeplay-store