Odisha CM declares money award for javelin thrower Kishore Jena

Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday introduced a reward of Rs 25 lakh for javelin star, Kishore Jena, who grew to become the primary from the state to signify India on the finals of the World Athletics Championship in Budapest. Kishore completed fifth within the closing on Sunday. He additionally achieved a brand new private finest with 84.77 meters.

Patnaik mentioned Kishore’s outstanding journey and distinctive efficiency on the World Athletics Championship in Budapest haven’t solely introduced glory to the state and nation however may also encourage many athletes for years to come back.

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Son of a farmer and a local of Kothasahi in Puri district, the 27-year outdated was not sure about his participation within the showpiece occasion as his Visa was delayed.

The course of was expedited after Olympics gold medalist Neeraj Chopra, who additionally clinched gold within the World Athletics Championship, flagged the problem.

Jena, a product of Government Sports Hostel in Bhubaneswar took up Javelin in 2015 after switching from volleyball on the suggestion of his coach. Before he participated within the World Athletics Championship, he was training on the Reliance Foundation Athletics High Performance Centre in Bhubaneswar.