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Ancy Sojan was left disappointed to see the dip in the quality of senior girls' long jump at the Kerala School Games.
The iconic long jumper has said the emphasis Kerala places on sports is diminishing.
It was at the 2003 edition in Paris that Anju clinched a bronze to hand India its first-ever World Athletics Championships medal.
Spearheaded by India's first World Championship medallist Anju Bobby George, the Foundation has been nurturing the next generation of women athletes, including the fast rising long jumper Shaili Singh.
The Indian legend said she competed 'in the wrong era', praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's eagerness for promoting and transforming sports in the country.
The AFI was earlier considering to bid for the hosting rights of the 2027 World Championships but it is now learnt that it has dropped the plan and is instead looking to host the 2029 edition.
The AFI will leave the door open for public and private entities to take care of the top athletes.
Three of Mary George's sons, including Jimmy, represented India.
The 23-year-old Malayali bagged a silver medal in Birmingham in the early hours on Friday.
Chopra won the silver and ended India's 19-year-long wait for a medal at the World Championships.
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