Indian GP-5 Athletics: Kishore, Srabani win titles

Odisha athletes achieved notable success on the opening day of the twoday Indian Grand Prix 5, winning two tittes and securing two positions and one third position at the Sector-7 Sports Complex in Chandigarh today. The event is being organised by Athletics Federation of India (AFI).

Javelin sensation Kishore Kumar Jena, who finished a creditable fourth at the recent World championship in Budapest, won the title with confidence, throwing the spear to a distance of 82.53 metre. Interestingly, Samarjeet Singh Malhi (Rajasthan), the current coach of Kishore, also competed with his ward and finished 18th with a throw of 60.13m.



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