| 1. Kishore Jena is an accomplished Indian javelin throw athlete with experience in national and international competitions. |
| 2. He developed a passion for sports early on, mainly in volleyball, but transitioned to javelin throw when seeking admission to a sports hostel in Bhubaneswar. |
| 3. In 2015, he began training in javelin throw under Nila Madhab Panda, continuing his journey by joining the Central Industrial Security Force and training with Rupanwita Panda. |
| 4. His skills flourished at the National Institute of Sports in Patiala under coach Samarjeet Singh Malhi, where he made technical adjustments leading to significant improvements in performance. |
| 5. Achieving a milestone, Kishore was ecstatic after throwing a javelin beyond 80 meters, a feat he initially believed impossible. |
| 6. He drew inspiration from legendary javelin throwers Jan Zelezny and Neeraj Chopra during his training sessions. |
| 7. Amid setbacks, his visa was canceled before the World Athletics Championships in 2023, but with support from Neeraj Chopra and intervention by the Indian Foreign Minister, he managed to secure a visa in time for the competition. |
| 8. He is employed by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) in Bhopal since 2018. |
| 9. In 2015, he began training in javelin throw under Nila Madhab Nanda, continuing his journey by joining the Central Industrial Security Force and training with Rupanwita Panda. |
| 10. He switched from volleyball to athletics in 2019 at approximately 22 years of age. |
| 11. He is the first Odisha athlete to qualify for the finals of the World Athletics Championship throwing events. |
| 12. Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced a cash award of Rs 1.5 crore for Jena for winning the silver medal at the 2023 Asian Games. |
