Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik Broadcasts Rs 1.5 Crore Award For Asian Video games 2023 Javelin Star Kishore Jena
Kishore Jena at Asian Video games 2023© AFP
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday introduced a money award of Rs 1.5 crore for javelin thrower Kishore Kumar Jena from the state who has bagged a silver on the ongoing Asian Video games 2023 in China’s Hangzhou. With a private better of 87.54 m, Kishore has additionally certified for Paris Olympics, 2024. “The award is in recognition of his stellar efficiency, his perseverance and dedication. I congratulate him on his win on the Asian Video games and in addition qualifying for the Paris Olympics. Kishore’s triumph not solely displays private excellence but in addition serves as an inspiration for budding athletes throughout the nation,” Patnaik stated in a press release.
He assured all assist for Kishore for his preparation for the Olympics subsequent 12 months.
Final month, Patnaik had felicitated Jena with a money award of Rs 50 lakh for his excellent efficiency on the World Athletics Championship in Budapest, Hungary.
In the meantime, celebrations started at Kishore’s native village Kothasahi close to Bramhagiri in Puri district. His members of the family distributed sweets to the villagers to have fun the second.
“He was training onerous for the Asian Video games. I’ve not seen him for the final two years as he was busy in his observe,” Kishore’s mom stated.
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