Shaili Singh, the Daughter of Jhansi and India’s Rising Athlete, has made the country proud with her performances in the field of long jump. Born on January 7, 2004, in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, Shaili has become a prominent emerging name in Indian athletics. She has delivered remarkable performances at the junior level both nationally and internationally, and is now seen as a strong contender for an Olympic medal in the future.
A Champion Who Rose from Difficult Circumstances
Shaili Singh was raised in a very modest household. Her mother, Vinita Singh, is a single parent who works as a tailor to support her three children. Despite limited financial resources, Vinita recognized her daughter’s talent and gave her unwavering support.
The Right Guidance in Bengaluru
At the age of 14, Shaili took a significant turn in her athletics career when she joined the Anju Bobby George Sports Foundation in Bengaluru for training. There, she came under the mentorship of India’s former Olympian and long jump legend Anju Bobby George and her coach husband Robert Bobby George. This duo left no stone unturned in honing Shaili’s talent.Anju Bobby George believes that Shaili has an exceptional jumping ability and may soon break her long-standing national record, which has remained unbeaten for the past 14 years.
National Records and the Shine of Gold Medals
Shaili proved her talent in 2018 by setting a national record with a 5.94-meter jump in the Junior National Athletics Championship (Under-16 category) held in Ranchi, winning a gold medal.A year later, in 2019, she again won a gold medal by jumping 6.15 meters at the National Athletics Championship held in Guntur (Andhra Pradesh), breaking her own record. This achievement stands as a testament to her consistent improvement and hard work.
Among the Top 20 Junior Athletes in the World
Shaili Singh has made a name not only in India but also on the global stage. She is counted among the top 20 long jump athletes in the under-18 category worldwide, indicating a bright future ahead for her.
