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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

Good Budget but sports needed more, says AFI's Anju Bobby George
Updated On : 01 Feb 2023 | 10:23 PM IST

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

Athlete Anju Bobby George wins Woman of Year Award from World Athletics
Updated On : 02 Dec 2021 | 9:23 AM IST

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

Will be happy to see Shaili Singh break my record: Anju Bobby George
Updated On : 23 Aug 2021 | 3:13 PM IST

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

Hurt Anju Bobby George resigns as Kerala Sports Council President
Updated On : 22 Jun 2016 | 5:18 PM IST

Olympian Anju Bobby George accuses Kerala Sports Minister of insulting her

E P Jayarajan reportedly accused the athlete with 'corruption'

Olympian Anju Bobby George accuses Kerala Sports Minister of insulting her
Updated On : 09 Jun 2016 | 3:32 PM IST