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As Neeraj Chopra, Kishore Jena compete for supremacy, it is India’s future in javelin throw that wins

As javelin thrower Kishore Kumar Jena uncorked an 86.77m in his third attempt at the recent Asian Games in Hangzhou, a shiver ran through the millions who were closely following the action. Kishore Kumar Jena in action in the men’s javelin throw final in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Better days ahead for Indian athletics Kerala long jumper Ancy Sojan, who had been living in Shaili Singh’s shadow for the last couple of years, also threw enough hints that her rivalry with the latter could raise Indian athletics’ volume in the years to come with a very impressive 6.63m for the Asiad silver. RELATED: How Dhoni’s process helped Ancy Sojan land dream silver medal in Asian Games Jeswin Aldrin and Asiad silver medallist M. Sreeshankar, long jump’s World No.

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