Kishore Jena Gets Appointment With Hungarian Embassy Amid Visa Complications Ahead of World Athletics Championships

A day after javelin thrower Kishore Kumar Jena’s one-month visa was cancelled by the Hungarian embassy, he has got a fresh appointment for Friday, renewing hopes that the 27-year-old can still compete in the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Budapest.

The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) in an update shared on X (formerly Twitter) said on Thursday, ”Thanks to all. Javelin thrower Kishore Kumar Jena has an appointment at the Hungary embassy tomorrow at 9 am.”

The Odisha athlete’s visa was cancelled by the Hungarian embassy on Wednesday, rendering him a doubtful starter at the marquee athletics event slated to be held from August 19-27.