Born to Keshab Jena and Harapriya, Kishore Jena is the youngest of seven siblings. After his graduation, he used to play football and volleyball to get a government job under the sports quota. But because of his short height, he left volleyball and started playing javelin instead.
As he needed a weapon to practice, his father took a loan of Rs. 28000 to buy one. He repaid his loan after joining CISF.
Kishore Jena Age
Born on 6 September 1995, he is 28 yrs. old.
Kishore Jena Height
Kishore is 5 feet 8 inches (1.76 m) tall.
| See also: Nisha Dahiya Biography |
Kishore Jena State
He hails from Odisha, India.
Kishore Jena Marital Status
He’s unmarried as of 2024.
Kishore Jena Biography
| Full Name | Kishore Kumar Jena |
| Age | 28 yrs. |
| Height | 5 feet 8 inches |
| Weight | 75 kg (Approx.) |
| Profession | Track and Field Athlete, Head Constable at CISF |
Kishore Jena Net Worth
He has not disclosed his net worth publicly.
Kishore Jena CISF
In 2017, he broke the state record with a throw of 72.77m. This record-breaking achievement got him a job at the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) in 2018.
Kishore Jena Olympics
Kishore Jena along with Neeraj Chopra will begin his Olympics campaign at the Stade de France in Paris on August 6, 2024. A total of 32 athletes will compete in the first round to secure the top 12 spot for the finals scheduled for August 8, 2024.
Kishore Jena World Athletics
At the World Athletics Championship, Kishore Jena put an impressive performance by finishing fifth in the javelin throw. The achievement was noteworthy as he missed his flight to Budapest (where the Championship was happening) because of a visa issue.
Kishore Jena best throw
At the Asian Games 2022, Jena produced his best performance with a throw of 87.54 m and secured a silver medal.
Kishore Jena Medals
He has won a Silver medal at Asian Games (2023).
He has won a Silver medal at Asian Games (2023).