Kishore Jena

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Javelin thrower kishore jena returns to action at the Indian Open Throws meet in Patiala after a year-long battle with ankle injuries. Having undergone surgery and faced a ligament tear, Jena aims to throw freely, focusing on regaining his 2023 form. His coach acknowledges the difficult journey, but Jena feels confident, eyeing major championships ahead.

Odisha erupted in joy as local boy kishore jena clinched silver medal with his personal best performance (87.54m) in men’s javelin at the ongoing Asian Games in China’s Hangzhou. Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday announced Rs 1.5 crore for the javelin star.

Chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday felicitated Odisha’s Javelin star Kishore Kumar Jena with a cash award of Rs 1.5 crore for performance in the Asian Games 2023 recently conducted in Hangzhou, China. He has bagged a silver medal and confirmed his berth in the upcoming Paris Olympics 2024.

Javelin thrower kishore jena from Odisha’s Puri district heaved a sigh of relief on Friday after getting a Hungarian visa to compete at the World Athletics Championships 2023 in Budapest. His visa application was cancelled by the Hungarian Embassy in India on Wednesday.

kishore jena withdrew from the Neeraj Chopra Classic due to an ankle injury, and will be replaced by Yashvir Singh. The international javelin event, featuring a world-class field including Neeraj Chopra, Anderson Peters, and Thomas Rohler, was rescheduled and relocated to Bengaluru.

CM Mohan Majhi announced Rs 15 lakh each for kishore jena and Amit Rohidas for the Paris Olympics, reinforcing Odisha's commitment to sports. Jena, a silver medalist at the Asian Games 2023, is among the recipients. Majhi hopes they bring glory and inspire new talents in Odisha.

Indian javelin thrower kishore jena aims to secure a place on the podium and qualify for the Paris Olympics at his maiden Asian Games. With a throw of 84.77m, Jena currently has the third-best Asian throw this year. He hopes to hit the Olympic qualifying mark of 85.50m. Jena's coach, Samarjeet Singh Malhi, believes that Jena's competition is with himself and advises him to focus on his own performance. Despite the pressure, Jena remains grounded and is looking forward to competing with his inspiration, Neeraj Chopra.

Neeraj Chopra and kishore jena secure direct entry to Federation Cup finals after surpassing 75m mark. Chopra eyes Paris Olympics qualification. Team to train in Spala before Olympics.

When Odisha's kishore jena threw the javelin to 80.55m on Friday, it not only helped him qualify for the final round to be held on Sunday but it also brought tears of joy to his father's eyes, who had sacrificed a lot to make sure his son grows up to be successful in life.

Also competing alongside Neeraj will be kishore jena, who qualified for Paris with his silver medal at the Asian Games in Hangzhou last year, where Neeraj, who is also the reigning world champion, won his second consecutive Asiad gold. While Jena is slotted in Group A of qualification round, Neeraj will throw in Group B.

Indian Olympic gold medalist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Thursday urged Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar to resolve the visa issues of athlete kishore jena to enable him to take part in the World Athletics Championships.

Odisha’s Kishore Kumar Jena couldn’t have been happier after he made it into the finals of the men’s javelin throw at World Athletics Championships in Budapest on Friday. His opening throw of 80.55 was enough to make the cut for the finals on Sunday where he will be joined by two other Indians — Neeraj Chopra and DP Manu. “I am very happy to have made it to the finals and I’m hoping to do even better on Sunday,” said Jena during an interaction with TOI on Friday evening. “It’s a huge stage and I was a bit nervous in the beginning. There was some pressure also but it won’t be like this on Sunday.”

Odisha erupted in joy as local lad kishore jena entered the men's javelin final in the World Athletics Championships. The man from a modest background has overcome many odds, including last moment problems in getting a VISA for the event. Jena is the first Javelin thrower from Odisha to get into the final of World Athletics Championships. He secured 9th place with 80.55 metre throw among 12 athletes from group-A and B competing for the finals. His fellow javelin thrower DP Manu also got into the final. India’s Neeraj Chopra got the first position with a throw of 88.77 metre. All three will take part in the final scheduled on Sunday.

kishore jena, the javelin thrower who secured a silver medal at the Asian Games, revealed that he nearly abandoned his athletic career in 2023 following a series of disappointing performances.

Indian javelin thrower kishore jena on Friday received his visa to travel to Hungary, paving the way for him to compete at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest from August 19 to 27.

The javelin final proved to be a less-than-pleasant experience for Neeraj Chopra. Despite an impressive initial throw surpassing the 85m mark, it went unrecorded due to an electronic distance measurement glitch reported by officials. Neeraj had to make another throw, and he did so, regaining the lead with a distance of 84.49m on his second attempt.

Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra is optimistic about breaking the 90-meter barrier in javelin throw, along with fellow Indian athlete kishore jena. Chopra defended his gold medal in the Asian Games with a throw of 88.88 meters. Jena achieved a personal best of 87.54 meters. Chopra expressed his confidence in reaching the 90-meter mark and hopes to achieve it together with Jena.

The Asian Games silver is Jena's claim-to-fame story, but not many are aware of the little backstory to it from Hungary, a month before Jena finished behind Neeraj on the Hangzhou Asiad podium, which booked him his maiden ticket to the Olympics.

Kishore Kumar Jena couldn’t have hoped for a better season last year as he finished fifth in the World Championships and then grabbed silver in Asian Games with a throw of 87.54m. It wasn’t only his personal best but it also helped him beat the Olympic qualification mark of 85.5m and qualify for the Paris Olympics.

Asian Games silver medallist Kishore Kumar Jena competes with Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra, aiming for success at the Paris Olympics. Adille Sumariwala enforces strict rules for Indian athletes' participation in domestic meets.

Neeraj Chopra and kishore jena, reigning Olympic champion and Asian Games silver medallist respectively, are expected to begin their crucial athletics season in either Doha or Rabat Diamond Leagues in May next year, marking the start of their preparation for the Paris Olympics 2024. Neeraj will participate in fewer tournaments to avoid injuries and will train at the North-West University in Potchefstroom before shifting to Turkey. On the other hand, kishore jena plans to train in India, either at NIS Patiala or the high-performance athletics centre in Bhubaneswar.

Indian javelin throwers Neeraj Chopra, DP Manu, and kishore jena secured spots in the World Championships final, marking a historic achievement for Indian athletics. Neeraj, the Olympic champion, demonstrated his strength with a remarkable first-attempt throw of 88.77m, surpassing the Paris Olympics qualifying mark of 85.50m.

kishore jena, overcoming a recent ankle surgery, aims to qualify for the World Championships by achieving the 85.50m mark at the Doha Diamond League. After a silver medal at the Asian Games, Jena faced injury setbacks, but Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra encouraged him to participate in the upcoming NC Classic in Bengaluru, boosting his morale and focus.

One is a late bloomer who switched to javelin from volleyball due to his "short" stature and the other was a fast-bowler before his initiation into throwing "bamboo spears" by his school teacher. Having eventually established themselves as India's top javelin throwers, kishore jena and DP Manu now have one thing in common: to emulate Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra.

On October 4, the men's javelin throw final at the Asian Games saw Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra defend his 2018 gold with a season best throw of 88.88m, while kishore jena achieved his personal best twice to win a silver medal and secure a Paris Olympics ticket. However, the medal wins were preceded by controversial moments.