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'It is friendly when ... ': Neeraj Chopra and his rivalry with Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem

NEW DELHI: Kishore Jena, one of India's top javelin throwers, recently shared his thoughts on the anticipation surrounding Neeraj Chopra, known as the 'Golden Boy,' and the competition with Pakistan's star athlete, Arshad Nadeem.

The Times of India · Aug 6, 2024

'Stay in the moment, keep...': Abhinav Bindra's million-dollar advice to Paris-bound Indian athletes

NEW DELHI: Abhinav Bindra, the first Indian to win an individual Olympic gold medal, is well-versed in managing the immense pressure that comes with competing on the grandest stage.

The Times of India · Jul 1, 2024

Indian Grand Prix 3: Ancy Sojan pips Nayana in women's long jump; Koshore Jena fails to start

BENGALURU: Asian Games silver medallist Ancy Sojan returned to action in style as she won the gold in women's long jump at the Indian Grand Prix 3 with a leap of 6.52m at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Jun 13, 2024

Kishore Jena not thinking of Olympic debut, focused on upcoming Diamond meet

KOLKATA: Kishore Kumar Jena couldn’t have hoped for a better season last year as he finished fifth in the World Championships and then grabbed silver in Asian Games with a throw of 87.54m. It wasn’t only his personal best but it also helped him beat the Olympic qualification mark of…

The Times of India · Feb 20, 2024

Sports Ministry approves Mirabai Chanu's training in US for Paris Olympics

NEW DELHI: The Sports Ministry on Thursday gave its approval to the training proposals of Asian Games silver medallist javelin thrower Kishore Kumar Jena and Tokyo Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu.

The Times of India · Jan 11, 2024

Shivpal and Dhaval pull off surprise wins

Javelin thrower Shivpal Singh won gold in the 37th National Games, while Dhaval Utekar jolted National Open champ Nikhil Bharadwaj in 400m hurdles for his maiden title. Sunil Joliya Jinabhai set a meet record in the men's 3000m steeplechase, and Vithya Ramraj cruised to the women's 400m hurdles gold. Pooja…

The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023

Neeraj Chopra sees two Indian javelin throwers in the 90m club in the future soon

Neeraj and Kishore Kumar Jena could join 90m club; AFI president Adille Sumariwalla says Indian athletes performed well at World Championships; India won 29 medals, incl. 6 golds, at Asian Games; Sumariwalla says team could have won more golds.

The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023

The Neeraj-Jena rivalry promises to light up Indian athletics

Great rivalries light up sport and the Neeraj Chopra-Kishore Jena battle promises exciting days for Indian athletics

The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023

Asian Games | Why did so many decisions go wrong, questions Neeraj

Neeraj Chopra questions officiating at Asian Games; Anju Bobby claims conspiracy targeting Indian athletes. Chopra's 1st throw not measured, Jena's 2nd throw declared foul despite being fair. AFI to lodge complaint against officials for deliberate targeting of Indians.

The Hindu · Oct 4, 2023

Odisha CM announces Rs 1.5 crore award for javelin star Kishore Jena

BHUBANESWAR: 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 in China's Hangzhou.

The Times of India · Oct 4, 2023