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Neeraj Chopra Classic: Everything You Need To Know
Last Updated: Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025, India's first international javelin event, will be on July 5th at Bengaluru's Sree Kanteerava Stadium, co-organised by Neeraj Chopra and JSW Sports. In a defining milestone for Indian sports, the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025, the country's first-ever international javelin competition, is all set to unfold at Bengaluru's Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Saturday, July 5th, 2025. This historic event, co-organised by two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra and JSW Sports, and sanctioned by the Athletics Federation of India, marks a major leap forward for Indian athletics. With the prestigious World Athletics Gold level status, the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 will not only showcase top global talent but also place India on the international athletics map. Honoring the remarkable achievement of Neeraj Chopra, whose golden journey continues to inspire millions, the landmark event is a celebration of a movement that shapes the future of Indian sport. Here's everything you need to know about the inaugural edition of the Neeraj Chopra Classic- What is Neeraj Chopra Classic? Co-organised by JSW Sports and Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra, the competition is sanctioned by the Athletics Federation of India. Uniting world champions, Olympic medalists and elite throwers from across the globe, this World Athletics Gold level event aims to elevate the standards of track and field in India. Date: July 5, 2025 Ticket are available on District By Zomato with prices ranging from INR 299 to INR 9,999, ensuring accessibility for all fans. Where to watch Neeraj Chopra Classic? Neeraj Chopra Classic – List of Participants: International At Neeraj Chopra Classic: Thomas Rohler (Germany): Germany's Thomas Rohler is 2016 Olympics champion and one of the sport's all-time greats. His personal best is 93.90m. Julius Yego (Kenya): The Kenyan athlete Yego, who is a 2015 World champion and 2016 Olympic silver medallist, has been trailblazing javelin's rise in Africa. His personal best is 92.72m. Curtis Thompson (USA): Curtis Thompson is top-ranked American javelin thrower, Pan American Games champion (2023) and a consistent performer on the Diamond League circuit with a personal best of 87.76m. Martin Konecny (Czech Republic): Martin Konecny is a 27-year-old javelin thrower from the Czech Republic. He has established himself as a competitive athlete in the javelin, with his personal best record being 80.59 meters, achieved in 2025. Konecny has participated in various international competitions, including the European Athletics Championships where he qualified for the final in 2022, finishing in 12th place. He is a notable figure in Czech javelin throwing and has been consistently among the top performers in his country. Luiz Mauricio Da Silva (Brazil): A South American powerhouse with multiple podium finishes at the South American Athletics Championships across various age categories. His personal best is 86.62m. Rumesh Pathirage (Sri Lanka): A rising star from the subcontinent, Pathirage recently set a new national record and claimed gold at the Asian Throwing Championships last year. His personal best is 85.45m. Cyprian Mrzygłod (Poland): The 27-year-old Polish athlete, Cyprian is European U23 champion, winning the gold medal in 2019. His personal best is 85.92 metres set in Kuortane this year. Indians At Neeraj Chopra Classic: Neeraj Chopra: Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has already etched his name in the history books by becoming the first track and field athlete from the country to win an Olympics gold medal. He is also a world champion – India's first-ever in senior athletics – and a Diamond League winner, also a first by any Indian. His personal best is 90.23m. Sachin Yadav: Sachin25, holds a personal best of 85.16m. The Asian Championships silver medallist recently secured gold medals at both Federation Cup and the National Games this year. Rohit Yadav: The 24-year-old Rohit, with a personal best of 83.40m achieved in 2023, underwent surgery that year and returned to competition subsequently. He claimed silver medal at the National Games 2025 with 80.47m. Sahil Silwal: Sahil, 24, represents another promising talent in the 80m category, holding a personal best of 81.81m from his gold-winning performance at last year's National Inter-State Championships. He secured third position at the Federation Cup with a 77.84m throw. He won the gold medal at the Winckelmann Games 2024 athletics meet in Germany with a 75.36m throw. Yashvir Singh: Yashvir Singh has a personal best of 82.57m, which came at the 2025 Asian Championships in Gumi, Korea. Yashvir first came into limelight when he rewrote Neeraj Chopra's U- 20 Fed Cup meet record in 2021 with a 78.68m throw. tags : Neeraj Chopra Neeraj Chopra Classic Location : Bengaluru, India, India First Published: July 04, 2025, 15:06 IST News sports Neeraj Chopra Classic: Everything You Need To Know | Date, Time, Live Streaming
Mint
a day ago
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- Mint
Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 live streaming: When & where to watch, how to buy tickets for India's major javelin event
The country will mark a major leap for Indian athletics as Bengaluru gears up to host the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 - nation's first-ever international javelin competition at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium. Having won two Olympic medals, including a gold in Tokyo, the Neeraj Chopra Classic, sanctioned by the Athletics Federation of India, is scheduled for July 5, Saturday. With the prestigious World Athletics Gold level status, the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 will not only showcase top global talent but also place India on the international athletics map. The Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 was initially scheduled for May 24 at Panchkula's Tau Devi Lal Stadium but had to be shifted to Bengaluru due to floodlight issues. The event was further delayed due to the India-Pakistan conflict across the border. However, former world champion Anderson Peters of Grenada and local Kishore Kumar Jena was ruled out of the event at the last moment due to injuries. Replacements have been made. Venue: Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru The tickets for Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 will be available on District By Zomato app. Tickets price range from ₹ 299 to ₹ 9999. Str Sports are the official broadcasters of Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025. The javelin event will be televised live on Star Sports 1 Hindi and Star Sports 2. Live streaming of Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 will be available on JioHotstar. Thomas Rohler (Germany): Thomas Rohler is 2016 Olympics champion and one of the sport's all-time greats. His personal best is 93.90m. Julius Yego (Kenya): Yego, who is a 2015 World champion and 2016 Olympic silver medallist, has been trailblazing javelin's rise in Africa. His personal best is 92.72m. Curtis Thompson (USA): Curtis Thompson is top-ranked American javelin thrower, Pan American Games champion (2023) and a consistent performer on the Diamond League circuit with a personal best of 87.76m. Martin Konecny (Czech Republic): Martin Konecny is a 27-year-old javelin thrower from the Czech Republic with a personal best of 80.59m. He is a notable figure in Czech javelin throwing and has been consistently among the top performers in his country. Luiz Mauricio Da Silva (Brazil): A South American powerhouse with multiple podium finishes at the South American Athletics Championships across various age categories. His personal best is 86.62m. Rumesh Pathirage (Sri Lanka): A rising star from the subcontinent, Pathirage recently set a new national record and claimed gold at the Asian Throwing Championships last year. His personal best is 85.45m. Cyprian Mrzygłod (Poland): The 27-year-old Polish athlete, Cyprian is European U23 champion, winning the gold medal in 2019. His personal best is 85.92m set in Kuortane this year. Neeraj Chopra: The 27-year-old has already etched his name in the history books by becoming the first track and field athlete from the country to win an Olympics gold medal. He is also a world champion - India's first-ever in senior athletics - and a Diamond League winner, also a first by any Indian. His personal best is 90.23m. Sachin Yadav: Sachin holds a personal best of 85.16m. The Asian Championships silver medallist recently secured gold medals at both Federation Cup and the National Games this year. Rohit Yadav: The 24-year-old Rohit, with a personal best of 83.40m achieved in 2023, underwent surgery that year and returned to competition subsequently. He claimed silver medal at the National Games 2025 with 80.47m. Sahil Silwal: Sahil, 24, holds a personal best of 81.81m from his gold-winning performance at last year's National Inter-State Championships. He secured third position at the Federation Cup with a 77.84m throw and gold at the Winckelmann Games 2024 with a 75.36m throw. Yashvir Singh: Yashvir Singh has a personal best of 82.57m, which came at the 2025 Asian Championships in Gumi, Korea. Yashvir first came into limelight when he rewrote Neeraj Chopra's U- 20 Fed Cup meet record in 2021 with a 78.68m throw.
New Indian Express
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Kevin Hart's comedy show in India cancelled following Pahalgam attack
LOS ANGELES: American actor-comedian Kevin Hart, who was scheduled to tour India for his comedy special 'Acting My Age', has cancelled the show in the wake of the in solidarity with those affected. Hart, known for films such as 'Get Hard', 'The Wedding Ringer', and 'Ride Along' films, was set to perform on April 30 in Delhi, marking his first show in the country. Show organisers District By Zomato in a statement shared on its official Instagram page on Sunday said: "Important update: In light of the recent tragic events, we, along with Kevin Hart's team, have decided to cancel the upcoming Delhi show scheduled for April 30th. We are working closely with Kevin Hart's team on a new schedule and will share updates soon. While we were looking forward to gathering with all of you, we believe it's important to pause and stand in solidarity with those affected," read the caption of the post. District By Zomato further said that full refunds will be issued automatically, The terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam last Tuesday killed 26 people, mostly tourists. Besides Hart, singers Arijit Singh, Shreya Ghoshal, AP Dhillon, and Papon also rescheduled their respective live events following the Pahalgam strike.
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kevin Hart cancels India show amid Pahalgam terror attack
American actor-comedian Kevin Hart has cancelled his India tour for the comedy special "Acting My Age" following the Pahalgam terror attack , showing his support for those affected. Known for films like Get Hard, The Wedding Ringer, and the Ride Along series, Hart was scheduled to perform his first show in India on April 30 in Delhi. Update The organizers, District By Zomato, shared a statement on their official Instagram page on Sunday, saying, saying:"Important update: In light of the recent tragic events, we, along with Kevin Hart's team, have decided to cancel the upcoming Delhi show scheduled for April 30th... We are working closely with Kevin Hart's team on a new schedule and will share updates soon." "While we were looking forward to gathering with all of you, we believe it's important to pause and stand in solidarity with those affected," read the caption of the post. Pahalgam attack The tragic terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir , on April 22, 2025, claimed the lives of 26 people, including 25 Indian nationals and one from Nepal. Following the incident, several major artists canceled or postponed their events as a mark of respect and solidarity. Apart from Kevin Hart, several Indian singers also rescheduled their events in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack. Shreya Ghoshal canceled her Surat concert scheduled for April 26, assuring full refunds to ticket holders. Arijit Singh postponed his upcoming performances, while AP Dhillon delayed the release of his upcoming project. Papon, too, canceled his shows, expressing his grief over the tragic loss of lives in the attack. 'Kevin Hart & Chris Rock: Headliners Only' Trailer: Kevin Hart and Chris Rock starrer 'Kevin Hart & Chris Rock: Headliners Only' Official Trailer
