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India.com
05-07-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Neeraj Chopra Wins Inaugural Edition Of NC Classic With Best Throw Of 86.18m
India's star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra won the inaugural edition of Neeraj Chopra Classic in Bengaluru on Saturday, July 5. Neeraj won the NC Classic 2025, an event named in his honour with a best throw of 86.18m at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. Reigning men's javelin throw world champion Neeraj Chopra dominated the NC Classic 2025, winning the event named in his honour at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday. Kenya's Julius Yego and 2015 world champion, logged a season's best of 84.51m with his fourth attempt to finish second. On the other hand, Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage completed the top three with a best effort of 84.34m. Meanwhile, India's Sachin Yadav, who won a silver medal at the 2025 Asian Athletics Championships was fourth with a best throw of 82.33m. Neeraj, a two-time Olympic medallist, began with a foul before taking the lead with 82.99m with his second attempt. He momentarily lost the perch to Pathirage before regaining it with 86.18m in his third. The 27-year-old Chopra logged 84.07m and 82.22m with his final two throws but no one came close to matching his third attempt. Neeraj Chopra shows exactly why he's a champion! Brings out his A game in the third round with a massive 86.18m, taking the lead back from Rumesh Pathirage. The crowd is loving it! #NCClassic 2025 #GameOfThrows #CraftingVictories #NeerajChopra — Inspire Institute of Sport (@IIS_Vijayanagar) July 5, 2025 Notably, the inaugural edition of the Neeraj Chopra Classic marked a historic chapter for the athletics scene in the country as the first-ever World Athletics Continental Tour Gold Level or World Athletics Category A event held in India. The NC Classic, which was co-organised by Neeraj himself, along with JSW Sports, Athletics Federation of India (AFI) and World Athletics, featured a field of 12, including seven international stars. It was Neeraj's sixth competitive outing of the 2025 athletics season. Neeraj started his season with a win at the Potch Invitational in South Africa before finishing second at the Doha Diamond League, where he breached the 90m barrier with a massive 90.23m throw. The Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold medallist had to settle for a second-place finish again at the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial in Poland. But, he returned to winning at the Paris Diamond League before clinching the top spot at the Ostrava Golden Spike last month. The NC Classic was also Neeraj's first outing on Indian soil after winning the Federation Cup in Bhubaneswar last year.
NDTV
05-07-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Neeraj Chopra Clinches Gold In Inaugural NC Classic With Best Throw Of 86.18m
Indian javelin superstar Neeraj Chopra on Saturday clinched the inaugural NC Classic as he realised his dream of hosting and competing in a world class event in front of the home crowd and family members. The 27-year-old double Olympic medallist emerged winner with his third round throw of 86.18m at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium watched by his parents. This was his third straight title, having won in Paris Diamond League (June 20) and Golden Spike in Ostrava, Poland (June 24). Kenya's 2025 world champion Julius Yego was second with 84.51m while Rumesh Pathirage (84.34m) of Sri Lanka was third. Organised by Chopra himself in collaboration with JSW Sports and sanctioned by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI), the event featured a world-class field of 12 javelin throwers -- seven top international throwers and five Indian athletes, including Chopra himself. The NC Classic has been given category A status by World Athletics. Chopra, who breached the 90m barrier in May, is coming off a victory at the Ostrava Golden Spike 2025, where he won the javelin throw title with a best effort of 85.29 metres. It was a tough outing for all the competitors as they had to throw under a strong wind blowing almost head-on. With his coach, the world record holder Jan Zelezny watching from a few meters away, Chopra began with a foul but soon took the lead in his second attempt of 82.99m. Sri Lankan Pathirage, who was second after the second round, had an impressive throw of 84.34m in his third attempt which invited a big roar from the crowd. But Chopra, who was the last in order of throw, was not to be intimidated by the athlete from the neighbouring country as he sent his spear to a distance of 86.18m, leaving the other competitors far behind. With his familiar raising of both hands in the air, Chopra celebrated that big throw and the crowd responded with a deafening cheer. After the first three throws, the last four finishers were eliminated. Yego overtook Pathirage for the second spot with a fourth round effort of 84.51m while Chopra fouled his fourth attempt. Chopra's fifth throw measured 84.07m while he had 82.22m in his last attempt. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
The Hindu
05-07-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Neeraj Chopra wins inaugural NC Classic with 86.18m throw
Indian javelin superstar Neeraj Chopra on Saturday (July 5, 2025) clinched the inaugural Neeraj Chopra (NC) Classic as he realised his dream of hosting and competing in a world-class event in front of the home crowd and family members. The 27-year-old double Olympic medallist emerged the winner with his third-round throw of 86.18m at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium watched by his parents. This was his third straight title, having won the Paris Diamond League (June 20, 2025) and the Golden Spike in Ostrava, Poland (June 24, 2025). Kenya's 2025 world champion Julius Yego was second with 84.51m while Rumesh Pathirage (84.34m) of Sri Lanka was third. Organised by Chopra himself in collaboration with JSW Sports and sanctioned by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI), the event featured a world-class field of 12 javelin throwers — seven top international throwers and five Indian athletes, including Chopra himself. The NC Classic has been given category 'A' status by World Athletics. Chopra, who breached the 90m barrier in May, is coming off a victory at the Ostrava Golden Spike 2025, where he won the javelin throw title with a best effort of 85.29 metres.
United News of India
05-07-2025
- Sport
- United News of India
India ready to host global sport beyond cricket: JSW Sports COO
Bengaluru, July 5 (UNI) Declaring a new era for Indian track and field sports, JSW Sports Chief Operating Officer Divyanshu Singh today said the Neeraj Chopra Classic is not just a competition but a defining statement that 'India is ready to host, nurture and celebrate global sporting excellence, not just in cricket, football or kabaddi, but in athletics too.' In a passionate message hours ahead of the much-anticipated launch of the international javelin event named after Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra, Singh said the tournament marks a significant milestone not only for the sport of javelin, but for Indian athletics as a whole. 'At JSW Sports, we have always believed in the power of sport to inspire, unite and uplift. When Neeraj came to us with the idea of hosting a worldclass javelin event in India — one that would offer a stage for the world's best while igniting the dreams of the next generation, we knew we had to help him bring it to life,' Singh stated. He emphasised that the Neeraj Chopra Classic is not merely a sporting fixture, but a reflection of changing narratives in Indian sports, particularly in disciplines long relegated to the margins. 'For far too long, athletics has lived on the margins of mainstream sporting consciousness in our country. But Neeraj's journey — from Khandra to Olympic gold — has changed that. This event is our collective effort to push that narrative forward,' Singh added. Singh acknowledged that realising an event of such scale and ambition requires more than just passion. 'It takes belief. It takes vision. And it takes an enormous amount of support,' he said, extending gratitude to every brand and partner that backed the initiative. 'Their support is not just commercial — it's cultural. It's part of rewriting what's possible for Indian sport.' He further expressed sincere appreciation to the Government of Karnataka, the Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports, the Karnataka Olympic Association, and the Athletics Federation of India. 'Without their guidance and encouragement, none of this would have been possible. They have been lighthouses and true partners in progress,' he remarked. Reiterating JSW Sports' mission, Singh said: 'Our aim has always been to elevate Indian sport — one athlete, one story, one milestone at a time. And the Neeraj Chopra Classic is one of the most meaningful milestones yet.' Calling on the public to embrace the experience, Singh encouraged attendees and viewers to absorb the moment. 'Whether you're a lifelong athletics fan or someone discovering the sport for the first time — watch the throws, feel the tension, hear the roar. "This is more than just a competition. It's the start of something new, and hopefully something lasting,' he said. UNI BDN RN
Time of India
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 Live Updates: Another 90m on the cards? Bengaluru hosts star-studded NC Classic
Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 Live: India is set to witness a landmark sporting moment on Saturday, July 5, as double Olympic medallist and World Champion Neeraj Chopra headlines the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025, a prestigious World Athletics Continental Tour Gold-Level event. Held at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru, this meet marks the first time India is hosting an international track and field event of such stature, placing it on the same global map as cities like Doha, Paris, and Nairobi. The meet is co-organised by Neeraj Chopra himself, alongside JSW Sports, the Athletics Federation of India (AFI), and World Athletics. More than just a sporting contest, it's a celebration of Indian athletics entering a new era of global recognition. "It feels great that such an event is happening in India and that such good athletes have come here to compete together. I am very excited for this event. Organising and playing together is tough. I have always focused on playing, but now I have to take care of everything. As an organiser, I have to think about all these small things. I like it. Thank you to the Karnataka Government and everyone supporting us. A big thank you to the JSW team for their support--they are working very hard with us," Neeraj Chopra said ahead of the event. The spotlight event of the evening is, of course, the men's javelin throw, starting at 7:00 PM IST, where Neeraj will take on some of the world's finest. The lineup features Olympic champion Thomas Röhler (Germany), former world champion Julius Yego (Kenya), and top competitors like Curtis Thompson (USA) and Cyprian Mrzyglód (Poland). The Indian contingent is equally strong with Rohit Yadav, Sachin Yadav, Sahil Silwal, and Yash Vir Singh in action. The NC Classic is crucial for Neeraj as he builds momentum toward the World Championships in Tokyo. He enters the meet on a two-event winning streak, including a stunning national record of 90.23m set in Doha. The event promises much more than elite sport. There will be pre-event music performances, headlined by Haryanvi rapper Dhanda Nyoliwala, and a special felicitation for Jan Zelezny, Neeraj's coach and the javelin world record holder. Chopra's family will also be present, adding a personal touch to what is already a historic occasion.
