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Can't wait to see Anju Perform

The Indian tricolour flutters in the mild breeze on the top floor of her flat at the Olympic Village here.

It’s a hot day and the glare strong. Anju George has just returned from training and is looking cheerful, fit and relaxed.

The false alarm of her suffering from a sore throat has been dismissed. It was husband-cum-coach Bobby who was under medication. “I don’t know who spread the news,’’ says an upset Bobby. “Anju’s agents from the US (HIS) were also asking about it.”

“It’s creative journalism,’’ chips in Anju, giggles and all. The long jump event is scheduled for August 25 and 27. She’s been here from August 1, and Bobby has set up a 21-day work schedule. “It’s the same stuff but with more focus now,’’ Anju says.

“I have to get her to peak condition in this period,’’ says Bobby. “So far everything has gone according to plan. Anju did suffer from fever after jumping in heavy rain during the DN Galan event in Stockholm on July 27. But she’s recovered.’’

The long jumper, who won a bronze at last year’s World Championships, is now training in an arena inside the Village. “I think we will be allowed to train at the Olympic Stadium only from next week,’’ said Bobby. “We are permitted to use the warm-up areas.’’

Source: "Love and lunging, Anju style - The Times of India" href="http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/812591.cms?headline=Love~and~lunging,~Anju~style">Love and lunging, Anju style - The Times of India

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