Anju Bobby George Biography

Anju Bobby George Biography

Anju Bobby George Biography

Anju Bobby George (brought into the world 19 April 1977) is a prestigious Indian competitor. She is a beneficiary of numerous games praises at both national and worldwide dimensions. At present, she is the Chairperson of Target Olympic Podium Scheme(TOPS) and is additionally the Khelo India venture 's Executive part.

Individual Life

Conceived in Changanassery, Kerala on April 19, 1977, she was started into games at an early age by her dad. Her coach Mr. Thomas in school further fuelled her enthusiasm for games. Her ability was perceived at the national dimension when she won decorations at the national school diversions. She is hitched to Robert Bobby George, who is her mentor and a previous National Champion in the triple hop.

Profession

In 1999, she set the national record for triple hop in the Bangalore Federation Cup. She enhanced her own record in the National Circuit Meet at Thiruvananthapuram. She won the gold awards in the triple bounce and long hop in the Ludhiana and Hyderabad National Games. She won the gold award at the Asian Games in Busan, South Korea.

Anju Bobby George hit features in 2003 when she won the bronze decoration (Long Jump, bouncing 6.7 m) at the 2003 World Championships in Athletics. This made her the principal India to win a decoration at the World Championships in Athletics.

Her own best was a bounce of 6.83 m at the 2004 Summer Olympics at Athens, however it got her solitary the 6th position. Her different triumphs incorporate a silver award in ladies' long bounce in the Doha Asian Games, 2006.

Grants and acknowledgment

Anju Bobby George was a beneficiary of the renowned Arjuna grant in 2002-2003.Anju Bobby George was additionally granted the nation's most astounding donning honor, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna grant in 2003-2004.Anju Bobby George was granted the Padma Shri in 2004.