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A shadow of serendipity overlooks the participation of javelin thrower Kishore Kumar Jena in the impending World Athletics Championships, following a hasty lapse that witnessed the revocation of his Schengen visa by the Embassy of Hungary in Delhi.
A one-month visa had been endowed to the skilful athlete just last month, allowing him to vie on the global stage. Jena, a reassuring sportsman hailing from Odisha, was all set to vacate for Budapest on August 20th, where the prestigious event is slated to take place from August 19 to 27, celebrating the first-ever World Athletics Championships to be hosted by Hungary.
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This unforeseen turn of affairs has put Jena's participation in jeopardy, as the reasoning behind the blunt revocation remains enveloped in mystery. The young athlete's dreams and aspirations hinge on a thin rope, and his dearth from the contest would definitely be a discouraging blow for both him and his disciples.
Kishore Kumar Jena: Potential medalist for India after Neeraj and Annu in India World Athletics Championships
The Indian delegation, consisting of 28 athletes, is gearing up to make their impact on the international stage, with Neeraj Chopra, a former medallist in the javelin throw, guiding the pack. Annu Rani is also one of the contestants.
Among these competitors was Kishore Kumar Jena, whose recent silver medal success at the Inter-State Athletics Championships 2023 showcased his growing powers.
The 27-year-old's incredible triumph came in the form of a personal best throw of 82.87 meters, which drove him to the 30th spot in the Road to Budapest World Championships rankings.
As the days pulse down to the beginning of the World Athletics Championships, the longings for Jena's participation still blink, albeit dimly.
The sports globe watches with a bated whiff, desiring a resolution that would allow Kishore Kumar Jena to step onto the domain in Budapest. For now, all eyes are on Jena's visa quandary and the last call that will judge whether his javelin graces the skies of Budapest or stays dropped by bureaucratic indecisiveness.
