Silver and Bronze for India in Thrilling Women’s Long Jump Final at Taiwan Athletics Open 2025
In a nail-biting finish to the Women’s Long Jump final at the Taiwan Athletics Open 2025, India secured two spots on the podium with Shaili Singh clinching silver and Ancy Sojan taking bronze. The drama unfolded in the very last round of the competition, when Australia’s Delta Amidzovski, the reigning U20 World Champion, stunned the Indian duo with a season-best leap of 6.49m to snatch the gold.
It was a final marked by tension, strategy, and a late twist that turned the script on its head.
Strong Start by Indian Duo
From the early rounds, it was clear that India’s two brightest long jump prospects were in fine form and aiming for the top. In the second round, Ancy Sojan took the lead with a clean 6.39m, while Shaili Singh responded strongly with a 6.30m effort. At that point, the Indian pair occupied the top two positions, building a strong base for what looked like a possible gold-silver finish for India.
Through four rounds, Ancy’s jump of 6.39m remained the top mark on the leaderboard. Her series showed impressive consistency: 6.12m, 6.39m, 6.37m, and a foul in the fourth round. Meanwhile, Shaili maintained her second position with 6.15m, 6.30m, 6.09m, and 6.21m, needing a big leap in her final attempts to challenge for the top spot.
A Final Round Twist
Just when it seemed like India would walk away with gold and silver, the final round brought with it high drama. First, Shaili Singh delivered a clutch performance under pressure, producing a 6.41m leap in her last attempt. That effort not only moved her into the lead but also underscored her ability to rise in big moments.
But moments later, Australia’s Delta Amidzovski—a name already familiar to global athletics fans thanks to her U20 World Championship win in 2024—launched herself into gold medal position with a season-best 6.49m, also in her final attempt. It was the ultimate response to pressure and sealed a remarkable comeback win for the 20-year-old Australian.
Final Standings – Women’s Long Jump
🥇 Delta Amidzovski (Australia) – 6.49m (SB)
🥈 Shaili Singh (India) – 6.41m
🥉 Ancy Sojan (India) – 6.39m
Though both Shaili and Ancy fell short of their season-best and personal-best marks—Shaili’s SB is 6.64m and PB is 6.77m, while Ancy’s SB is 6.54m and PB is 6.71m—their podium finishes were a testament to their consistency and fighting spirit.
For Shaili Singh, this result was a continuation of her promising trajectory. The 20-year-old has shown resilience and the ability to peak in the final rounds—traits that bode well as she heads toward the major events in the second half of the season, including the World Championships and the Diamond League circuit.
Ancy Sojan, on the other hand, can take great heart from her performance in the initial rounds and her position at the top for most of the competition. Though she was overtaken in the final moments, her 6.39m jump remains a solid performance and affirms her position among Asia’s leading long jumpers.
The Women’s Long Jump final in Taiwan will be remembered for its intensity and the way it showcased the depth of talent in the discipline. With two Indian athletes on the podium, the event also highlighted India’s growing stature in horizontal jumps on the Asian and global stage.
As they now turn their attention to the upcoming meets, including key continental events and World Championships qualifiers, Shaili Singh and Ancy Sojan can draw confidence from this performance. They’ve proven once again that they can deliver under pressure—and that podium finishes are increasingly becoming the norm, not the exception.
India’s athletics contingent continues to shine at the Taiwan Athletics Open 2025, and the silver-bronze finish in the long jump only adds to what’s already been a strong showing for the tricolour in this continental tour meet.
