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I hope Kishore Jena and I will do it together: Neeraj Chopra on breaching
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Neeraj Chopra was leagues ahead of other athletes as he defended his gold medal in the recently concluded 19th Asian Games with a throw of 88.88-metre. The only athlete who came close to competing with Neeraj was none other than his compatriot Kishore Jena.
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"This is what separates men from boys": AFI President Adille hails Neeraj'
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
President of the Athletics Federation of India (AFI), Adille Sumariwalla hailed Neeraj Chopra's ability to handle pressure after he clinched a gold medal in the men's javelin event in the Asian Games on Wednesday.
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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik announces Rs 1.5 crore cash prize for silver meda
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Kishore Jena broke his personal best in back-to-back throws and came close to gold medalist Neeraj Chopra's season-best throw of 88.88m with his 87.54m in the men's javelin throw final event in Hangzhou, China. Jena also qualified for the Paris Olympics in 2024.
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"Peeche kyu? Saath saath rahenge": Neeraj Chopra's wholesome reply to Jena
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Neeraj Chopra successfully defended his gold medal while Kishore 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.
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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik announces Rs 10 lakhs each to the Asian Games qua
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
For the upcoming Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games in China, to held from September 23 to October 8, this year, 13 athletes from Odisha have qualified.
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Javelin sensation Kishore Jena wins Indian Grand Prix 5 with throw of 82.5
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
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.
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"I am just thinking about Asian games": Kishore Jena
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
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.
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Odisha CM Patnaik felicitates javelin star Kishore Jena with cash award
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
He represented India in the javelin throw in the World Athletics Championship at Budapest last month.
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Javelin thrower Kishore Jena given warm welcome on return to Odisha
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
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
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"Matter of pride that three of us were in top six": Kishore Jena on India'
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
While Jena was pleased with his performance, he is eagerly anticipating the Asian Games and hopes to perform even better there.
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HP: CM Sukhu congratulates Neeraj Chopra on winning historic gold at World
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The Tokyo Olympic gold medallist wasn't the only Indian to be competing in the final, as Kishore Jena (best of 84.77 m) and DP Manu (best of 84.14 m) finished fifth and sixth respectively.
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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik rewards Kishore Jena for exceptional performance
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
While the nation celebrated Neeraj Chopra’s historic gold medal win at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Odisha’s Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik recognised the efforts of a lesser-known athlete from his state.
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