Asian Games medallist Ancy Sojan says looking good helps her stay relaxed

When Ancy Sojan walked onto the track at the Asian Games in Nagoya, she did not look like someone trying to disappear into the crowd.Her hair was decorated with colourful beads and ribbons. Her nails were done, her eyes lined, jewellery catching the light, and her bright smile making its way onto the giant stadium screen. Then came the long jump - and another statement.Ancy opened the women’s long jump final with a 6.49m effort, moved into the lead again with 6.53m in her fifth attempt and eventually finished with the silver medal. It was her second Asian Games medal. Two days earlier, China’s Yingying Huang had won gold with 6.55m, but for Ancy, the significance of the evening was not defined only by those two centimetres. “I am glad. This is only my second Asian Games campaign, and my second medal.