Sports News | Odisha CM Announces Rs 25 Lakh Reward for Javelin Star Kishore Jena

Bhubaneswar, Aug 28 (PTI) Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday announced a cash reward of Rs 25 lakh for javelin thrower Kishore Jena who is the first athlete from Odisha to represent India at the finals of the World Athletics Championship.

On Sunday, he finished a creditable fifth in the javelin throw final at the World Championships in Budapest. He achieved a personal best with a throw covering a distance of 84.77 metres.

Also Read | When is Neeraj Chopra's Next Match? Get Details of Star Indian Javelin Thrower’s Event Schedule.

"Kishore Jena's remarkable journey and exceptional performance at the World Athletics Championship in Budapest have not only brought glory to our state and nation but would also inspire many athletes for years to come," Patnaik said.

His participation in this championship not only represents a personal achievement but also showcases the sportsmanship and talent that Odisha has to offer to the world, the chief minister said.

Also Read | Tamim Iqbal Optimistic About Timely Recovery for Bangladesh's ODI Campaign in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

(The above story is verified and authored by Press Trust of India (PTI) staff. PTI, India’s premier news agency, employs more than 400 journalists and 500 stringers to cover almost every district and small town in India.. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)