Neeraj Chopra Classic postponed until further notice amid India-Pakistan war
The organisers have said that the decision has been made after careful thought and consultation, with the well-being of athletes, stakeholders, and the broader community as the top priority.
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'We believe in the unifying power of sport. But, in this critical moment, standing firm with the nation matters most. All our gratitude and thoughts at this point are only with our Armed Forces, who are at the forefront for our nation,' a statement from the organising committee of the World Athletics Gold Label meet read.
.A revised schedule for the NC Classic is set to be provided in due course.
As of writing on the third day after Operation Sindoor was executed, fresh sirens were sounded in Srinagar while firing and explosions were heard in Jammu.
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