Kishore Jena, a volleyball player initially, discovered javelin throwing due to his height. Coached by Laxman Baral, Jena’s dedication paid off. He balanced his work at CISF with excelling in athletics. The 2023 World Championships marked his big break with a 5th-place finish and a personal best throw. He further solidified his talent with a national medal and a silver at the 2023 Asian Games, throwing over 87 meters.
Family Tree
Lifestory
1995
Birth
September 1995
Puri
Kishore Jena was born on September 6, 1995, in Kothasahi village, Puri district, Odisha. His father, Keshab Jena, and her mother, Harapriya Jena both are farmers.
He has completed his school at Brahmagiri High School, Puri, Odisha.
2012
Higher Education
July 2012
He completed his graduation at Utkal University, Bhubaneswar.
2014
Under-20 Javelin Throw Event
September 2014
He won a Silver medal in the 26th East Zone Junior Athletic Championship in the boys “under-20 javelin throw event”.
2017
Won Gold Medal in Odisha State Athletics Championship
April 2017
He won the gold medal in the 64th & 65th Odisha State Athletics Championship set a new meet record of 72.77 meters, and was also awarded the best male athlete of the championship.
2021
68th Odisha State Senior Athletics Championship
September 2021
In the “68th Odisha State Senior Athletics Championship” set a new state record of 76.41 meters.
2022
AFI National Open Athletics Championships
October 2022
He won a Bronze medal in the 61st “AFI National Open Athletics Championships”.
2023
Open Throws Competition
March 2023
On 1 March 2023, he participated 2nd Indian “Open Throws Competition” and made a personal best throw of 78.93 meters and 20 March 2023 in the Indian Grand Prix 1 at LNCPE, and made a personal best throw of 81.05 meters.
Jena Achieves Second-Best Throw Competition
July 2023
On 30 July 2023, Jena registered his second-best throw in Diyagama, Sri Lanka, with a distance of 84.38m.
2023 World Athletics Championships
August 2023
He registered his then-personal best throw of 84.77m in the javelin throw final and finished 5th at the “2023 World Athletics Championships” in Budapest in August 2023.
Won the Silver medal in Asian Games
October 2023
On 4 October 2023, he won the silver medal at the “2022 Asian Games” in Hangzhou, with a personal record throw of 87.54m.
2024
Paris 2024 Olympics
July 2024
Jena secured a “Paris 2024 Olympic” quota by advancing to the final of his division.
Achievements
July 2024
National Javelin Throw Championships, Silver Medal 2023
Javelin Throw Asian Games (Hangzhou), Silver Medal 2023
Quotes by Kishore Jena
July 2024
“Every throw is a new opportunity for me to push my limits. I’m grateful for the support I’ve received and am determined to bring more glory to Indian athletics.”
“It’s not just about strength and technique; it’s about the mental game too. Staying focused and believing in yourself is crucial.”
“Competing at the international level has been a dream come true. Each competition teaches me something new and helps me grow as an athlete.”
“The journey has been challenging, but every obstacle has only made me stronger and more determined to succeed.”
“I draw inspiration from the great athletes who have come before me. Their achievements motivate me to strive for excellence.”
Quotes on Kishore Jena
July 2024
“Kishore Jena is a very talented young athlete with a lot of potential. He has a bright future ahead of him if he continues to work hard.” – Laxman Baral
“I was very impressed with Kishore’s performance at the World Championships. He has a great throwing technique and a lot of mental toughness.” – Neeraj Chopra
“Kishore Jena is a shining example of dedication and hard work. He is an inspiration to all aspiring athletes in India.” – Rajiv Mehta