World athletics

Image Source: IANS

World Championships: Javelin Thrower Kishore Jena's Visa For Hungary Cancelled, Neeraj Chopra Comes Out In Support

By IANS News August 17, 2023 • 17:14 PM View: 312

Sri Lanka National Athletics Meet: India's Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has come out in support of fellow javelin thrower Kishore Kumar Jena, who is likely to miss the World Athletics Championship to be held in Budapest, Hungary, from August 19-27, because the embassy of Hungary in India has cancelled his visa.

Chopra has urged the authorities to find a solution to the problem as the World Championship is one of the biggest moments of an athlete's career.

Related Cricket News on World athletics

India's Sumariwalla Elected Vice-president In World Athletics Governing Council

The Athletics Federation: The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) President Adille Sumariwalla was on Thursday elected as one of the four vice-presidents of World Athletics, even as track and field's ...

By IANS News

1 year ago

Share
Racewalker Akshdeep Singh Eyes Medal On His World Athletics Championships Debut In Budapest

Asian Race Walking Championships: Racewalker Akshdeep Singh, who won gold at the Asian Race Walking Championships, aspires to make a strong impression once again by securing a medal on his ...

By IANS News

1 year ago

Share
Olympic Champs Gong, Liu To Lead China For World Athletics Championships

The Chinese Athletics Association: The Chinese Athletics Association has named a roster of 41 athletes for the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary this month. ...

By IANS News

1 year ago

Share
Hamstring Injury Rules Out Ugandan Favorite Kiplimo From World Athletics

World Athletics Championships: Uganda's long distance star athlete Jacob Kiplimo has been ruled out of the forthcoming World Athletics Championships slated for August 19-27 in Budapest due to his hamstring ...

By IANS News

1 year ago

Share
Neeraj Chopra To Lead Indian Challenge As World Athletics Confirms Entries For World Championship

World Athletics Championships: Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra will lead a strong contingent including stars like steeplechaser Avinash Sable, long jumpers Jeswin Aldrin and Murali Sreeshankar and Jyothi Yarraji (women's ...

By IANS News

1 year ago

Share
Sports Ministry To Fund 28 Indian Athletes For World Athletics Championship In Budapest

Former U20 World Athletics Championships: Sports Ministry will fund the participation of the Indian contingent, consisting 28 athletes, for the upcoming World Athletics Championships, which will be held in Budapest, ...

By IANS News

1 year ago

Share
World Athletics Spares Kenya International Ban Over Doping

Kenya was on Wednesday spared an international ban from athletics, although the country will be "monitored closely" by World Athletics due to the spiraling cases. ...

By IANS News

2 years ago

Share