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Hans India
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Superfan Ranjith ‘overwhelmed' by Neeraj Chopra's heartfelt gesture
Bengaluru: For Ranjith Kumar Ravichandran, a die-hard fan of Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra, it was nothing short of a dream come true as his travel and stay to witness the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic has been sponsored by none other than the reigning world champion himself. Ranjith, who hails from Coimbatore, had taken to social media to ask for help in attending India's first international javelin competition slated for Saturday evening in Bengaluru. 'If anyone can sponsor me Rs 2,000, I can go to watch this from Coimbatore,' he posted on X on June 25. Neeraj replied a day later, offering him a complete VVIP experience and a five-star hotel stay. 'Hi, Ranjith. You've got a full VVIP experience waiting for you in Bengaluru because your trip to @nc_classic is on me! And thanks to @RadissonHotels, you'll be staying about 90 metres away from me. See you soon!' Chopra posted. Speaking to IANS just before the event, Ranjith said, 'I couldn't believe it was really happening. I was extremely overwhelmed — it felt surreal to even receive a reply from Neeraj Chopra himself. I couldn't believe it at first. No one could have planned for something like this. After all, it's not every day you get to meet a champion.' 'Nobody in my family believed it at first, just like me. I had to explain to them, 'Yes, it's really happening,' and walk them through everything. But in the end, everyone was happy — my friends, my family — they were all genuinely excited,' he added. Adding to the charm surrounding the event, Chopra also had an unplanned encounter with an elderly fan during a walk through the streets of Bengaluru earlier this week. Calling him a 'kind-hearted uncle', the interaction was shared via a reel on the Neeraj Chopra Classic's official Instagram handle. 'Sometimes, the best moments aren't planned. A quiet street in Bengaluru. A kind-hearted uncle. And a javelin legend who never forgets where he comes from,' read the a World Athletics-sanctioned Gold event, the Neeraj Chopra Classic promises to elevate India's status on the global athletics map. It will feature a stellar line-up of elite javelin throwers. The event will see the participation of global javelin stars, including Chopra, Thomas Rohler, Julius Yego, and others. Chopra played a pivotal role in the staging of the event in India.
Indian Express
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
‘I just randomly tweeted': Fan who got fully paid trip to NC Classic thanks to Neeraj Chopra, recounts experience
Ranjith Kumar Ravichandran became a viral sensation last month when his 'random' tweet was quote tweeted by Neeraj Chopra and now, the Coimbatore resident is at the Neeraj Chopra NC Classic event thanks to a fully paid trip thanks to the javelin star and the organizers. 'If anyone sponsor me 2000 rupees, I can go to watch this from Coimbatore,' Ranjith had posted. Much to everyone's delight, Neeraj quote tweeted the post, saying that, 'Hi, Ranjith. You've got a full VVIP experience waiting for you in Bengaluru because your trip to the nc_classic is on me! And thanks to RadissonHotels, you'll be staying about 90 metres away from me. See you soon.' 'I just randomly tweeted, I must have forgotten about it. After a day or so, suddenly a notification popped up in 'X' platform, a quoted tweet from Neeraj himself. I was like: Is this even real? Somebody come and pinch me so that I can feel it,' Ranjith told PTI. 'All of a sudden everything was happening. People were sharing the news and I was getting calls and all those things. I couldn't believe it initially. I checked twice. It's from Neeraj Chopra. I had to refresh and check it again whether it's real or not. Then I got a call (from NC Classic organisers) saying you are the lucky person to get sponsored to visit the event, stay in a (five-star) hotel and all those things. It was a pretty surreal moment at that time,' he added. The Neeraj Chopra Classic, the country's first-ever international javelin competition, will take place in Bengaluru's Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Saturday. A dream of Neeraj, the even bears his name like the Mondo Classic and Keeley Classic that are already part of the athletics calendar. NC Classic has been granted the World Athletics Gold level status. Asked what will be his first reaction when he meets Chopra in person for the first time, Ranjith said, 'I think I will be frozen for a moment. I will ask, are you real? I'll also get a signature so that I can probably frame it for a lifetime.' (With agency inputs)
Hans India
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
From tweet to treat: Superfan Ranjith 'overwhelmed' by Neeraj Chopra's heartfelt gesture
Bengaluru: For Ranjith Kumar Ravichandran, a die-hard fan of Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra, it was nothing short of a dream come true as his travel and stay to witness the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic has been sponsored by none other than the reigning world champion himself. Ranjith, who hails from Coimbatore, had taken to social media to ask for help in attending India's first international javelin competition slated for Saturday evening in Bengaluru. "If anyone can sponsor me ₹2,000, I can go to watch this from Coimbatore," he posted on X on June 25. Neeraj replied a day later, offering him a complete VVIP experience and a five-star hotel stay. 'Hi, Ranjith. You've got a full VVIP experience waiting for you in Bengaluru because your trip to @nc_classic is on me! And thanks to @RadissonHotels, you'll be staying about 90 metres away from me. See you soon!' Chopra posted. Speaking to IANS just before the event, Ranjith said, 'I couldn't believe it was really happening. I was extremely overwhelmed — it felt surreal to even receive a reply from Neeraj Chopra himself. I couldn't believe it at first. No one could have planned for something like this. After all, it's not every day you get to meet a champion.' 'Nobody in my family believed it at first, just like me. I had to explain to them, 'Yes, it's really happening,' and walk them through everything. But in the end, everyone was happy — my friends, my family — they were all genuinely excited,' he added. Adding to the charm surrounding the event, Chopra also had an unplanned encounter with an elderly fan during a walk through the streets of Bengaluru earlier this week. Calling him a "kind-hearted uncle", the interaction was shared via a reel on the Neeraj Chopra Classic's official Instagram handle. 'Sometimes, the best moments aren't planned. A quiet street in Bengaluru. A kind-hearted uncle. And a javelin legend who never forgets where he comes from,' read the caption. As a World Athletics-sanctioned Gold event, the Neeraj Chopra Classic promises to elevate India's status on the global athletics map. It will feature a stellar line-up of elite javelin throwers. The event will see the participation of global javelin stars, including Chopra, Thomas Rohler, Julius Yego, and others. Chopra played a pivotal role in the staging of the event in India.
India.com
27-06-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Neeraj Chopra gives special gift to a fan for upcoming NC Classic Event, Indian Javelin star offers...
Neeraj Chopra. (PIC - X) New Delhi: Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Friday showed a big heart and decided to bear the entire travel expenses of a fan. In fact, a fan had expressed his desire to watch the first NC Classic tournament on social media on Wednesday and requested Rs 2000. In response, Golden Boy Neeraj Chopra himself promised to bear the entire cost of his trip to Bengaluru. Two-time Olympic medalist Chopra promised to give the fan a complete VVIP experience, which also includes accommodation in Bengaluru for the competition to be held on July 5. Neeraj Chopra gives a special gift Javelin enthusiast Ranjit Kumar Ravichandran from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, tweeted on social media that he wanted to watch this tournament in the name of Neeraj Chopra in India. He wrote, 'If anyone sponsor me 2000 rupees, I can go to watch this from Coimbatore,' X user Ranjith (@iam_rrt) had posted on Wednesday, quoting a post by the event's official account. Chopra replied, 'Hi, Ranjith. You've got a full VVIP experience waiting for you in Bengaluru because your trip to the @nc_classic is on me! 'And thanks to @RadissonHotels, you'll be staying about 90 metres away from me. See you soon!' he wrote in response. Hi, Ranjith. You've got a full VVIP experience waiting for you in Bengaluru because your trip to the @nc_classic is on me! 😊 And thanks to @RadissonHotels, you'll be staying about 90 metres away from me. See you soon! 😉 — Neeraj Chopra (@Neeraj_chopra1) June 27, 2025 The tournament was postponed due to India-Pakistan tensions The tournament was scheduled to be held on May 24 but was postponed due to India-Pakistan tension. Chopra and JSW Sports are jointly organising it and it has been recognised by the Athletics Federation of India. Seven top international javelin throwers and five Indian players will participate in it.
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Business Standard
27-06-2025
- Sport
- Business Standard
Neeraj Chopra turns fan's wish into a VVIP trip for NC Classic event
In a heartwarming gesture, Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has sponsored a fan's all-expenses-paid trip to Bengaluru to attend the Neeraj Chopra Classic on July 5 — India's first global javelin competition. An X user, Ranjith from Coimbatore, reposted a video of the NC Classic event that is going to be held in Bengaluru's Sree Kanteerava Stadium, saying: "If anyone sponsors me ₹2,000, I can go to watch this from Coimbatore." On Friday, Chopra reposted his post, saying that he will sponsor Ranjith's trip to Bengaluru for the event. "Hi, Ranjith. You've got a full VVIP experience waiting for you in Bengaluru because your trip to the NC Classic is on me! And thanks to Radisson Hotels, you'll be staying about 90 metres away from me. See you soon!" Chopra said, in a post on X. The post has garnered a lot of attention and appreciation online. What is Neeraj Chopra Classic? Neeraj Chopra Classic is India's flagship international javelin competition, announced earlier this year by the Olympic gold medallist. It was earlier scheduled for May 24, but was postponed amid the conflict and tensions between India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam attack. Spearheaded by Chopra and held in collaboration with JSW Sports, the event has received official recognition from the Athletics Federation of India (AFI). As a World Athletics Gold Label competition, the event will see participation from leading javelin throwers across the globe, making it a first for India. Chopra had also invited Pakistan's Olympic gold medallist Arshad Nadeem for the event; however, he later opted out. After the Pahalgam attack, Chopra also said: "After all that has taken place over the last 48 hours, Arshad's presence at the NC Classic was completely out of the question. My country and its interests will always come first."
