Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025: Meet the International Javelin Throw Stars Competing in India
Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 International Competitors
Anderson Peters (GRN)
Thomas Rohler (GER)
Julius Yego (KEN)
Curtis Thompson (USA)
Genki Dean (JPN)
Luiz Mauricio da Silva (BRA)
Rumesh Pathirage (SRI)
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