Bhubaneswar, Oct 17 : Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday felicitated Odisha’s Javelin star, Kishore Kumar Jena with a cash award of Rs. 1.5 crore for his stellar performance in the recently concluded Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou.
Kishore bagged a Silver medal bringing laurels to the state and nation and sealed his berth in the upcoming Paris Olympics 2024, thus creating a historic moment. He attained a personal best of 87.54 meters to secure the silver medal.
Naveen described Kishore as a source of pride for the state of Odisha and expressed his confidence that he would bring more laurels to the state and wished him the best of luck for the Paris Olympics.
Secretary (5T) V K Pandian was also present during the felicitation and congratulated Kishore for his exemplary journey and wished him for his upcoming events.
Kishore thanked the Chief Minister for recognising his effort and achievement and expressed his gratitude to the Odisha Government for leading by example and supporting sportspersons that helps them stay focussed on their game.
The Javelin star who hails from Puri, has become a shining example in the world of athletics.
He has had an immensely successful year.
In the build-up to the Asian Games he impressed with a 5th place finish at the World Athletics Championships in Budapest for which he was recognised with a cash award of Rs. 50 Lakh by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.
