Kishore Jena Disappoints In Qualification Round
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Indian javelin thrower and Asian Games silver medalist Kishore Jena finished ninth in the Group A of men's javelin throw qualification round, failing to advance to the medal round at the ongoing Paris Olympics on Tuesday.
New Delhi, Aug 6: Indian javelin thrower and Asian Games silver medalist Kishore Jena finished ninth in the Group A of men's javelin throw qualification round, failing to advance to the medal round at the ongoing Paris Olympics on Tuesday.
Kishore's best attempt of 80.73 m could give him only the ninth spot. Only four competitors from group A advanced to the medal round. And to advance to the final round for the medal, the athlete will have to finish among the top 12 best athletes across both groups A and B, as per Olympics.com.
Jena's best attempt came in is first throw. His second attempt was not deemed to be valid and the third attempt was only 80.21.
Finland's Toni Keranan became the fourth athlete to breach the qualification mark of 84.00 m with an effort of 85.27, which was his personal best. Julian Weber (87.76 m) of Germany, Julius Yego (85.97 m) of Kenya and Jakub Vadlejch (85.63 m) of Czechia) also reached the final by accomplishing the qualification mark.
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✨Now, India's defending Olympic champion and World Championships gold medalist Neeraj Chopra will be in action.
(ANI)
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