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The Hindu
The Hindu
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Stan Rayan

Shaili Singh poised to leapfrog Anju Bobby George

Seeking global lift-off: The 19-year-old is focused on qualifying for August’s World Championships in Budapest. Her goals for the season include winning gold in the Asian Games and breaking into the World’s top 20. | Photo credit: K. Murali Kumar
Improved technique: Shaili has worked with coach Robert Bobby George on her posture and body positioning just before take-off. The changes have yielded results, with the young athlete consistently producing big jumps. | Photo credit: K. Murali Kumar K
Coach, mentor and protégé: Bobby George started working with Shaili when she was 14. He had begun coaching her mentor Anju when she was 21. | Photo credit: PTI
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