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"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.

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Announces Rs 1.5 Crore Award For Asian Games 2023 Javelin Star Kishore Jena

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday announced a cash award of Rs 1.5 crore for javelin thrower Kishore Kumar Jena from the state who has bagged a silver at the ongoing Asian Games 2023 in China's Hangzhou. With a personal best of 87.54 m, Kishore has also qualified for Paris Olympics, 2024. "The award is in recognition of his stellar performance, his perseverance and determination. I congratulate him on his win at the Asian Games and also qualifying for the Paris Olympics. Kishore's triumph not only reflects personal excellence but also serves as an inspiration for budding athletes across the country," Patnaik said in a statement.

Asian Games 2023: Did Chinese Officials Try To 'Cheat' Neeraj Chopra? India Great's Big Accusation

A huge controversy erupted during Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra's javelin throw event at the Asian Games when his first attempt was not measured, prompting legendary Anju Bobby George to accuse the Chinese officials of "trying to cheat" and "deliberately targeting the Indians". It seemed Chopra had comfortably cleared the 85m mark but to his surprise the effort was not recorded by the officials and he was not given any reason for that. "I don't know why they did not measure my first throw. Just after me, the second and third competitors had their throws and their distance were measured. I kept on asking what happened to my first throw," Chopra told reporters after winning gold medal on his fourth attempt.

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik Announces Rs 1.5 Crore Award For Asian Games 2023 Javelin Star Kishore Jena

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday announced a cash award of Rs 1.5 crore for javelin thrower Kishore Kumar Jena from the state who has bagged a silver at the ongoing Asian Games 2023 in China's Hangzhou. With a personal best of 87.54 m, Kishore has also qualified for Paris Olympics, 2024. "The award is in recognition of his stellar performance, his perseverance and determination. I congratulate him on his win at the Asian Games and also qualifying for the Paris Olympics. Kishore's triumph not only reflects personal excellence but also serves as an inspiration for budding athletes across the country," Patnaik said in a statement.

Neeraj Chopra Bags Gold Medal, Kishore Jena Silver In Spectacular Show At Asian Games 2023

India's javelin star Neeraj Chopra lived up to the expectations to win the gold at the Asian games and his compatriot Kishore Kumar Jena took home a silver medal as Indian athletes put up a power-packed performance at the Hangzhou Olympic Stadium on Wednesday. Neeraj Chopra defended his title and scripted history at the continental event. The event was watched eagerly on TV screens across the country as the two Indians stole the limelight. There was a neck-to-neck competition between two Indian athletes and Neeraj prevailed with his season's best throw of 88.88 metres.

Javelin Sensation Kishore Jena Wins Indian Grand Prix 5 With Throw Of 82.53m

Kishore Jena and Amoj Jacob, who excelled in the Budapest World Championships last month, kept up their good form to earn gold medals at the Indian Grand Prix 5 2023 athletics on Sunday in Chandigarh. Javelin sensation Jena's best attempt, a throw of 82.53m, came on his first try. His following throws read 80.74m, 81.56m and 78.39m. The 28-year-old athlete spoiled on the fifth attempt and finished with 78.98m. All of Jena's permitted throws were finer than the second-placed Vikas Yadav, who accomplished a distance of 72.88m.

Javelin Sensation Kishore Jena Wins Indian Grand Prix 5 With Throw Of 82.53m

Kishore Jena and Amoj Jacob, who excelled in the Budapest World Championships last month, kept up their good form to earn gold medals at the Indian Grand Prix 5 2023 athletics on Sunday in Chandigarh. Javelin sensation Jena's best attempt, a throw of 82.53m, came on his first try. His following throws read 80.74m, 81.56m and 78.39m. The 28-year-old athlete spoiled on the fifth attempt and finished with 78.98m. All of Jena's permitted throws were finer than the second-placed Vikas Yadav, who accomplished a distance of 72.88m.

"I Am Just Thinking About Asian Games": Javelin Thrower Kishore Jena

India's rising javelin thrower Kishore Jena said he is keen to leave his mark in the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou, which is set to begin on September 23. Jena was thrust into the spotlight with a personal best of 84.77m in Budapest. On a night when, for the first time in the history of Indian track and field, three countrymen competed together in the final of a single event at the World Athletics Championships, the Odisha athlete put on a show to remember, hurling the spear to a distance of 84.77m, a personal best.

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

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Announces Rs 1.5 Crore Award For Asian Games 2023 Javelin Star Kishore Jena

Asian Games 2023: Did Chinese Officials Try To 'Cheat' Neeraj Chopra? India Great's Big Accusation

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik Announces Rs 1.5 Crore Award For Asian Games 2023 Javelin Star Kishore Jena

Neeraj Chopra Bags Gold Medal, Kishore Jena Silver In Spectacular Show At Asian Games 2023

Javelin Sensation Kishore Jena Wins Indian Grand Prix 5 With Throw Of 82.53m

Javelin Sensation Kishore Jena Wins Indian Grand Prix 5 With Throw Of 82.53m

"I Am Just Thinking About Asian Games": Javelin Thrower Kishore Jena