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"Neeraj Chopra Not Someone Who Makes You Feel Junior": Kishore Jena

Olympic-bound javelin thrower Kishore Jena became a sensation with his heroics at the Asian Games 2023. In the recent times, Neeraj Chopra has single-handedly dominated the sport of javelin throw with his master-class performance. As Neeraj bagged the gold medal at the Asian Games, Jena put up a tough fight and took home the silver medal. This powerful duo is now gearing up for Olympics 2024, which will kick-start from July 26 is Paris. Recently, Jena opened up about his bond with India's 'Golden Boy' Neeraj.

"Neeraj Chopra Not Someone Who Makes You Feel Junior": Kishore Jena

Olympic-bound javelin thrower Kishore Jena became a sensation with his heroics at the Asian Games 2023. In the recent times, Neeraj Chopra has single-handedly dominated the sport of javelin throw with his master-class performance. As Neeraj bagged the gold medal at the Asian Games, Jena put up a tough fight and took home the silver medal. This powerful duo is now gearing up for Olympics 2024, which will kick-start from July 26 is Paris. Recently, Jena opened up about his bond with India's 'Golden Boy' Neeraj.

Neeraj Chopra Challenges Himself, "Will Breach 90m Mark Before Paris Olympics"

Olympic gold-medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is aiming to breach the 90m mark before the Paris Olympics and says the way his preparations are going, it could happen anytime soon. Chopra's best throw in competition came during the 2022 Stockholm Diamond League, where he hurled the spear to a distance of 89.94m. While he has breached 90m in training, he has yet to match it in competition. The 26-year-old, who will be aiming to retain his Olympic gold in Paris, said on Thursday, "I will try to breach the 90m mark before that (Paris Olympics). Hopefully, it happens before Paris, everything is going on smoothly, so (people) might not have to wait till the Olympics, it might happen before that. The preparation is good."

Neeraj Chopra Challenges Himself, "Will Breach 90m Mark Before Paris Olympics"

Olympic gold-medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is aiming to breach the 90m mark before the Paris Olympics and says the way his preparations are going, it could happen anytime soon. Chopra's best throw in competition came during the 2022 Stockholm Diamond League, where he hurled the spear to a distance of 89.94m. While he has breached 90m in training, he has yet to match it in competition. The 26-year-old, who will be aiming to retain his Olympic gold in Paris, said on Thursday, "I will try to breach the 90m mark before that (Paris Olympics). Hopefully, it happens before Paris, everything is going on smoothly, so (people) might not have to wait till the Olympics, it might happen before that. The preparation is good."

Neeraj Chopra To Begin Season With Doha Diamond League In May, Kishore Jena also To Make Debut

Reigning Olympic and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will begin his season in the Doha leg of the prestigious Diamond League series on May 10 in a star-studded field. The 26-year-old Chopra, who closed his past season with a gold at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China last year, is aiming to defend his Olympic gold in Paris later this year. Chopra's compatriot Kishore Jena, who finished fifth in the 2023 Budapest World Championships and won silver in Hangzhou with a personal best of 87.54m, will be making his Diamond League debut at the Qatar capital.

Neeraj Chopra To Begin Season With Doha Diamond League In May, Kishore Jena also To Make Debut

Reigning Olympic and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will begin his season in the Doha leg of the prestigious Diamond League series on May 10 in a star-studded field. The 26-year-old Chopra, who closed his past season with a gold at the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China last year, is aiming to defend his Olympic gold in Paris later this year. Chopra's compatriot Kishore Jena, who finished fifth in the 2023 Budapest World Championships and won silver in Hangzhou with a personal best of 87.54m, will be making his Diamond League debut at the Qatar capital.

Kishore Jena Says India Can Win More Than One Javelin Medal At Paris Olympics

Rising men's javelin throw star Kishore Kumar Jena was a top attraction at the launching of the Khelo India Rising Talent Identification programme by the Union minister of youth affairs and sports, Anurag Singh Thakur, at the Sector 7 Sports Complex in Chandigarh on Tuesday. While felicitating the 28-year-old from Odisha, the minister wished him good luck at the upcoming Paris Olympics. The Summer Olympic Games are just a little more than 130 days away and Jena is working hard towards making it a memorable outing for the country along with Olympic and world champion Neeraj Chopra.

"Peeche Kyu?": Neeraj Chopra's Wholesome Reply To Kishore Jena's "Will Follow" Remarks At Asian Games 2023

After winning a silver medal in the men's javelin throw event at the Asian Games 2023 on Wednesday, Kishore Jena called 'Golden Boy' Neeraj Chopra his "idol". Neeraj successfully defended his gold medal while Jena broke his personal best in back-to-back throws and came close to Neeraj's season-best throw of 88.88m with his 87.54m in the men's javelin throw final event. After the event, Jena expressed his happiness over achieving a new personal best and conveyed his admiration for Neeraj.

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"Neeraj Chopra Not Someone Who Makes You Feel Junior": Kishore Jena

"Neeraj Chopra Not Someone Who Makes You Feel Junior": Kishore Jena

Neeraj Chopra Challenges Himself, "Will Breach 90m Mark Before Paris Olympics"

Neeraj Chopra Challenges Himself, "Will Breach 90m Mark Before Paris Olympics"

Neeraj Chopra To Begin Season With Doha Diamond League In May, Kishore Jena also To Make Debut

Neeraj Chopra To Begin Season With Doha Diamond League In May, Kishore Jena also To Make Debut

Kishore Jena Says India Can Win More Than One Javelin Medal At Paris Olympics

"Peeche Kyu?": Neeraj Chopra's Wholesome Reply To Kishore Jena's "Will Follow" Remarks At Asian Games 2023