Kishore Jena Pulls Out of Neeraj Chopra Classic Due to Injury, Yashvir to Replace Him

Kishore Jena pulls out of Neeraj Chopra Classic due to injury, Yashvir to replace him

Yashvir had finished second in the Federation Cup in April and fifth in the Asian Athletics Championships in South Korea in May with a personal best of 82.57m.

Asian Games silver medallist Kishore Jena ruled out of NC Classic due to injury, replacement named

India's Hangzhou Asian Games silver medallist Kishore Kumar Jena has been ruled out of the inaugural edition of the Neeraj Chopra Classic, a men's javelin exhibition event, due to an ankle injury five days before the competition in Bengaluru. Yash Vir Singh, who beat Jena at the Indian Open Athletics for the title in Chennai earlier in April this year, has a personal best of 82.57m and is currently ranked 41st in men's javelin throw. Yash Vir wi…

Neeraj Chopra Classic: India star pulls out of inaugural edition due to ankle injury

Indian javelin hero Kishore Jena has pulled out of the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic due to ankle injury. India's first-ever international javelin competition, originally slated for May 24, was postponed due to military tensions between India and Pakistan.

Kishore Jena Pulls Out Of Neeraj Chopra Classic Due To Injury

Struggling with an ankle injury, Kishore Jena has pulled out of Saturday's Neeraj Chopra Classic international javelin event and will be replaced by Yashvir Singh.

Kishore Jena Ruled Out of Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 Due to Ankle Injury, Yashvir Singh Named As Replacement

Yashvir and Kishore were in action Indian Open Athletics 2025 meet in Chennai in April earlier this year. Competing at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai, Yashvir Singh produced his best effort of 77.49m on his fifth attempt, while Kishore's 75.99m throw came on his fourth attempt. Kishore Jena Ruled Out of Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 Due to Ankle Injury, Yashvir Singh Named As Replacement.

Kishore Jena ruled out of Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 due to ankle injury - The Tribune

India's javelin star Kishore Jena has been ruled out of the inaugural edition of the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 due to an ankle injury, with Yashvir Singh coming in as his replacement.