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Kishore Jena Pulls Out of Neeraj Chopra Classic Due to Injury, Yashvir to Replace Him
- On July 1, Kishore Jena withdrew from the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 due to an ankle injury, replaced by Indian athlete Yashvir Singh.
- Following his 87.54m personal best at the Hangzhou Asian Games, Indian javelin thrower Kishore Jena’s lingering ankle injury led to his withdrawal from the Neeraj Chopra Classic, prompting a last-minute replacement.
- According to organizers, Yashvir Singh, with a personal best of 82.57m, replaces Jena due to injury at the Neeraj Chopra Classic.
- The lineup remains five Indian athletes for the July 5 Bengaluru event, with Yashvir Singh replacing Jena at Sree Kanteerava Stadium.
- As a World Athletics Gold event, the Neeraj Chopra Classic aims to establish India as a prominent host for international athletics.
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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 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.
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