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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik felicitated star Javelin thrower Kishore Jena

in Sports, State News September 3, 2023 Comments Off on Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik felicitated star Javelin thrower Kishore Jena 1,464 Views

Bhubaneswar: 02 SEP 2023: Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik felicitated star Javelin thrower Kishore Jena from Odisha with a cash award of ₹50 lakh for reaching finals of the prestigious  WorldAthletics  Championships in Budapest with an outstanding performance.
In a historic first for #WorldAthleticsChampionships, 3 Indian athletes secured their positions in the men’s Javelin final including Jena. He strengthened his position in the javelin world finishing 5th with a personal best of 84.77m.
CM praised Jena’s incredible achievement, congratulated and presented him with the cash award. CM said that Jena’s success is not just his own; it is a source of pride for all of Odisha. His remarkable journey to the finals of the World Athletics Championships serves as an inspiration for youths and a testament to the talent that Odisha possesses.
CM further said that Odisha is committed to supporting and nurturing such talents in the field of sports

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