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"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.

Javelin Thrower Kishore Jena Given Warm Welcome On Return To Odisha

Kishore Jena, the first athlete from Odisha to represent India in the finals of the prestigious World Athletics Championship, was given a warm reception on his return to the state. He represented India in the javelin throw in the World Athletics Championship at Budapest last month. Sports Director Siddhartha Das and several officials were present at Biju Patnaik International Airport on Friday to extend an enthusiastic welcome to the athlete. Kishore Jena emerged among the top five in the finals making an impression amongst the athletics fraternity of India.

Javelin Thrower Kishore Jena Given Warm Welcome On Return To Odisha

Kishore Jena, the first athlete from Odisha to represent India in the finals of the prestigious World Athletics Championship, was given a warm reception on his return to the state. He represented India in the javelin throw in the World Athletics Championship at Budapest last month. Sports Director Siddhartha Das and several officials were present at Biju Patnaik International Airport on Friday to extend an enthusiastic welcome to the athlete. Kishore Jena emerged among the top five in the finals making an impression amongst the athletics fraternity of India.

Having Last Met His Parents Two Years Ago, Kishore Jena Might Have To Wait Longer For Homecoming

Indian javelin thrower Kishore Kumar Jena does feel homesick at times, especially when none of his sisters are around to facilitate a video call with his aged parents. Being away from family is one of the sacrifices a professional athlete has to make. Jena last met his parents two years ago and he might not get to see them for another 12 months as he remains focussed on his preparation for the Paris Olympics. On Sunday, he finished a creditable fifth in the javelin throw final at the World Championships.

Having Last Met His Parents Two Years Ago, Kishore Jena Might Have To Wait Longer For Homecoming

Indian javelin thrower Kishore Kumar Jena does feel homesick at times, especially when none of his sisters are around to facilitate a video call with his aged parents. Being away from family is one of the sacrifices a professional athlete has to make. Jena last met his parents two years ago and he might not get to see them for another 12 months as he remains focussed on his preparation for the Paris Olympics. On Sunday, he finished a creditable fifth in the javelin throw final at the World Championships.

Late Bloomer Kishore Jena And One-time Fast-Bowler DP Manu Rise In Shadow Of Neeraj Chopra

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. Jena and Manu created Indian athletics history along with Chopra as the three participants, in a first, finished in the top six in the World Championships.

Neeraj Chopra, Kishore Jena, DP Manu Enter World Athletics Championships Finals

Neeraj Chopra needed just one big throw to qualify for 2024 Paris Olympics and the World Championships javelin throw final, pulling off a commendable first-attempt of 88.77m in Budapest on Friday. Not only Chopra but DP Manu (81.31m) and Kishore Jena (80.55m) also made the cut as three Indians qualified the final of an event in the World Championships for the first time ever. The 2024 Paris Olympics qualifying mark is 85.50m. The qualifying window had opened on July 1. The 25-year-old Chopra's qualifying round lasted just a few minutes as he sent the spear to his season's best distance in his very first attempt in the Group A qualification round. He topped the qualification round.

Neeraj Chopra, Kishore Jena, DP Manu Enter World Athletics Championships Finals

Neeraj Chopra needed just one big throw to qualify for 2024 Paris Olympics and the World Championships javelin throw final, pulling off a commendable first-attempt of 88.77m in Budapest on Friday. Not only Chopra but DP Manu (81.31m) and Kishore Jena (80.55m) also made the cut as three Indians qualified the final of an event in the World Championships for the first time ever. The 2024 Paris Olympics qualifying mark is 85.50m. The qualifying window had opened on July 1. The 25-year-old Chopra's qualifying round lasted just a few minutes as he sent the spear to his season's best distance in his very first attempt in the Group A qualification round. He topped the qualification round.

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

Javelin Thrower Kishore Jena Given Warm Welcome On Return To Odisha

Javelin Thrower Kishore Jena Given Warm Welcome On Return To Odisha

Having Last Met His Parents Two Years Ago, Kishore Jena Might Have To Wait Longer For Homecoming

Having Last Met His Parents Two Years Ago, Kishore Jena Might Have To Wait Longer For Homecoming

Late Bloomer Kishore Jena And One-time Fast-Bowler DP Manu Rise In Shadow Of Neeraj Chopra

Neeraj Chopra, Kishore Jena, DP Manu Enter World Athletics Championships Finals

Neeraj Chopra, Kishore Jena, DP Manu Enter World Athletics Championships Finals