Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem snubs Neeraj Chopra Classic for Asian Athletics Championship
Paris Olympics gold medallist Arshad Nadeem has declined Neeraj Chopra's invite for the NC Classic javelin event in Bengaluru on May 24. Nadeem, who shares a great bond with Neeraj on the field, said that he will be unable to take part in the event as it will clash with his training for the Asian Athletics Championship. The Pakistan javelin star, however, said that he is grateful for Neeraj for sending him the invite. Nadeem said that he will be leaving for the Asian Athletics Championship on 22nd May. The reigning Olympic champion said that he has been training hard for the Athletics Championship, which will be held in Gumi, Korea from May 27 to 31.advertisement'The (NC) Classic event is from 20th May (May 24) whereas I am scheduled to leave for Korea on 22nd May for the Asian Athletics Championship,' said Nadeem as quoted by PTI.
Neeraj, on Monday, revealed that he sent an invite to Nadeem and the Pakistan star told him he would be get back to him after a discussion with his coach. "I have sent invitation to Arshad and he said he will get back to me after discussing with his coach. As of now he is yet to confirm participation," Chopra told reporters in a virtual media interaction on Monday.Nadeem and Neeraj's friendshipNadeem won the gold medal at the Paris Olympics 2024 with a throw of 92.97m as Neeraj secured silver with a throw of 89.45m. However, it was their friendship and bond after the event that won the hearts of fans in India and Pakistan. advertisementNeeraj hailed Nadeem as a nice person after their Paris faceoff. "He [Nadeem] is a nice person, speaks in a good manner, gives respect, so I feel good," said Neeraj. The Neeraj Chopra Classic javelin event will have some big names participating with Anderson Pieters, Thomas Rohler, Julius Yego and Curtis Thompson already putting in their names. Must Watch
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