Anju Bobby George
Awards & Honours
6
Awards Won
2
Honours
3
Records
Anju Bobby George's place in Indian sports history is secure. She was the first Indian to win a medal at the World Athletics Championships, and the first to win a global athletics gold. Her national record stood for 22 years, a remarkable span that speaks to her dominance. She has been honoured with the Arjuna Award, the Khel Ratna, and the Padma Shri, and the BBC recognized her with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2021. Her legacy continues through her work with the Athletics Federation of India and her foundation, which nurtures young talent.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Senior Vice President
Elected to the federation's executive board.
Chairperson
Founded the foundation to support young athletes.
Records & Feats
First Indian to win a medal at the World Athletics Championships
Won bronze in long jump at the 2003 World Championships in Paris.
First Indian to win a gold at a global athletics event
Won gold at the 2005 World Athletics Final in Monaco.
Longest-standing Indian women's long jump national record (22 years)
Her 6.83m jump from 2004 stood until 2026.