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Javelin Thrower Kishore Jena Gets Visa Appointment With Hungarian Embassy; Could Still Compete At World Championships

A day after javelin thrower Kishore Kumar Jena's one-month visa was cancelled by the Hungarian embassy, he has got a fresh appointment for Friday, renewing hopes that the 27-year-old can still compete in the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Budapest. The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) in an update shared on X (formerly twitter) said on Thursday, "Thanks to all. Javelin thrower Kishore Kumar Jena has appointment at Hungary embassy tomorrow at 9am." The Odisha athlete's visa was cancelled by the Hungarian embassy on Wednesday, rendering him a doubtful starter at the marquee athletics event slated to be held from August 19-27.

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Neeraj Chopra Urges MEA To Fix Javelin Thrower Kishore Jena's Visa Issues To Enable His Participation In World Championships

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, which will be held in Budapest, Hungary this year. The top athletics event will be held in Hungary from August 19 to 27. "Just heard that there are issues with Kishore Jena's VISA, preventing him from entering Hungary for the World C'ships. I hope the authorities are able to find a solution, as this is one of the biggest moments of his career. Let's do everything we can. @MEAIndia @DrSJaishankar," tweeted Neeraj.

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Croatia's Marin Cilic, the 2014 US Open champion, and Canadian Denis Shapovalov have withdrawn from the upcoming US Open, tournament officials announced on Wednesday. Both players were sidelined from the year's final Grand Slam event on the New York hardcourts due to knee injuries. Cilic, 34, was a French Open semi-finalist last year and ranked as high as third in the world.

Javelin Star Kishore Jena Doubtful For World Championships After Hungarian Embassy Cancels Visa

Indian javelin thrower Kishore Kumar Jena's participation in the World Championships in Budapest was on Wednesday rendered doubtful after his one-month visa was cancelled by the Hungarian embassy in New Delhi. Jena, who won gold in the Sri Lankan National Championships on July 30 with a personal best of 84.38m, had made the cut for the prestigious tournament through the world ranking quota.

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Javelin Thrower Kishore Jena Gets Visa Appointment With Hungarian Embassy; Could Still Compete At World Championships

Ageless Fraser-Pryce ready to contend in stacked 100m at worlds despite long layoff

Neeraj Chopra Urges MEA To Fix Javelin Thrower Kishore Jena's Visa Issues To Enable His Participation In World Championships

PremiumTrust Bank wishes athletes well in Budapest

Injured Cilic And Shapovalov Withdraw From US Open

Javelin Star Kishore Jena Doubtful For World Championships After Hungarian Embassy Cancels Visa

Fast times, big crowds as worlds return to Europe

AFN hopes on Amusan’s clearance as Team Nigeria hits Budapest