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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
Time of India
21 hours ago
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- Time of India
Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025: Will PAK's Arshad Nadeem participate in India's 1st international javelin event? Athletes, date & more
The Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025, India's first international javelin competition, is all set to take place on Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Bengaluru's Sree Kanteerava Stadium. This historic event, co-organized by two-time Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra and JSW Sports, and sanctioned by the Athletics Federation of India, represents a significant step forward in Indian athletics. This World Athletics Gold level event, which brings together world champions, Olympic medalists, and elite throwers from around the world, strives to raise the level of track and field in India. A total of 12 athletes will compete in the event, including India's Golden Boy Neeraj Chopra. Is Arshad Nadeem part of Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025? Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, the reigning Olympic men's javelin gold medallist, declined the invitation to compete in the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic on May 24 in Bengaluru, citing his preparations for the Asian Athletics Championships in South Korea. Neeraj Chopra, however, had faced criticism for inviting Nadeem amid the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attacks. Addressing the backlash, Chopra clarified that the invitations were sent before the incident. He emphasized that his gesture was purely one of sportsmanship and explained that the event aimed to bring top global talent to India. View this post on Instagram All about Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 Date: July 5, 2025 July 5, 2025 Time: 07:00 PM IST 07:00 PM IST Venue: Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru Where to buy tickets: District By Zomato District By Zomato Where to watch on TV: Star Sports 1 Hindi and Star Sports 2 Star Sports 1 Hindi and Star Sports 2 Where to watch on OTT: JioHotstar List of Participants: International Contingent: Thomas Röhler (Germany): A legend in the sport, Röhler is the 2016 Olympic champion and one of javelin's all-time greats. His personal best stands at a staggering 93.90m. Julius Yego (Kenya): Known as the "YouTube Man" for learning javelin via online videos, Yego is the 2015 World Champion and 2016 Olympic silver medallist. He has played a pivotal role in popularizing javelin in Africa. His personal best is 92.72m. Curtis Thompson (USA): The top-ranked American javelin thrower, Thompson won gold at the 2023 Pan American Games and is a regular on the Diamond League circuit. His personal best is 87.76m. Martin Konečný (Czech Republic): The 27-year-old Czech athlete reached a personal best of 80.59m in 2025. He was a finalist at the 2022 European Athletics Championships and continues to be a top contender in his nation. Luiz Mauricio da Silva (Brazil): A consistent performer in South America, Luiz has earned several podium finishes at the South American Athletics Championships. His personal best is 86.62m. Rumesh Pathirage (Sri Lanka): A rising star in Asian athletics, Pathirage recently set a new national record and clinched gold at the Asian Throwing Championships. His personal best is 85.45m. Cyprian Mrzygłod (Poland): At 27, Mrzygłod is the 2019 European U23 Champion. He set a new personal best of 85.92m in Kuortane earlier this year. Indian Contingent at the Forefront Neeraj Chopra: India's biggest track and field icon, Neeraj is the reigning Olympic champion, World champion, and the country's first Diamond League winner. His personal best is 90.23m. Sachin Yadav: A strong contender, 25-year-old Sachin holds a personal best of 85.16m. He recently bagged gold at both the National Games and the Federation Cup after winning silver at the Asian Championships. Rohit Yadav: Returning from surgery in 2023, Rohit marked his comeback with a silver medal at the 2025 National Games. His personal best is 83.40m. Sahil Silwal: A promising 24-year-old, Sahil has a personal best of 81.81m, achieved during his gold-winning throw at the National Inter-State Championships. He also claimed gold at the 2024 Winckelmann Games in Germany. Yashvir Singh: Yashvir rose to fame after breaking Neeraj Chopra's U-20 Federation Cup record in 2021. He recently threw a personal best of 82.57m at the 2025 Asian Championships in Gumi, Korea.
Time of India
21 hours ago
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- Time of India
Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025: All you need to know about India's first international javelin event, athlete list & how to watch
The Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025, India's first international javelin competition, is all set to take place on Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Bengaluru's Sree Kanteerava Stadium. This historic event, co-organized by two-time Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra and JSW Sports, and sanctioned by the Athletics Federation of India, represents a significant step forward in Indian athletics. This World Athletics Gold level event, which brings together world champions, Olympic medalists, and elite throwers from around the world, strives to raise the level of track and field in India. A total of 12 athletes will compete in the event, including India's Golden Boy Neeraj Chopra. Is Arshad Nadeem part of Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025? Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, the reigning Olympic men's javelin gold medallist, declined the invitation to compete in the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic on May 24 in Bengaluru, citing his preparations for the Asian Athletics Championships in South Korea. Neeraj Chopra, however, had faced criticism for inviting Nadeem amid the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attacks. Addressing the backlash, Chopra clarified that the invitations were sent before the incident. He emphasized that his gesture was purely one of sportsmanship and explained that the event aimed to bring top global talent to India. All about Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 Date: July 5, 2025 Time: 07:00 PM IST Venue: Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru Where to buy tickets: District By Zomato Where to watch on TV: Star Sports 1 Hindi and Star Sports 2 Where to watch on OTT: JioHotstar List of Participants: International Contingent: Thomas Röhler (Germany): A legend in the sport, Röhler is the 2016 Olympic champion and one of javelin's all-time greats. His personal best stands at a staggering 93.90m. Julius Yego (Kenya): Known as the "YouTube Man" for learning javelin via online videos, Yego is the 2015 World Champion and 2016 Olympic silver medallist. He has played a pivotal role in popularizing javelin in Africa. His personal best is 92.72m. Curtis Thompson (USA): The top-ranked American javelin thrower, Thompson won gold at the 2023 Pan American Games and is a regular on the Diamond League circuit. His personal best is 87.76m. Martin Konečný (Czech Republic): The 27-year-old Czech athlete reached a personal best of 80.59m in 2025. He was a finalist at the 2022 European Athletics Championships and continues to be a top contender in his nation. Luiz Mauricio da Silva (Brazil): A consistent performer in South America, Luiz has earned several podium finishes at the South American Athletics Championships. His personal best is 86.62m. Rumesh Pathirage (Sri Lanka): A rising star in Asian athletics, Pathirage recently set a new national record and clinched gold at the Asian Throwing Championships. His personal best is 85.45m. Cyprian Mrzygłod (Poland): At 27, Mrzygłod is the 2019 European U23 Champion. He set a new personal best of 85.92m in Kuortane earlier this year. Indian Contingent at the Forefront Neeraj Chopra: India's biggest track and field icon, Neeraj is the reigning Olympic champion, World champion, and the country's first Diamond League winner. His personal best is 90.23m. Sachin Yadav: A strong contender, 25-year-old Sachin holds a personal best of 85.16m. He recently bagged gold at both the National Games and the Federation Cup after winning silver at the Asian Championships. Rohit Yadav: Returning from surgery in 2023, Rohit marked his comeback with a silver medal at the 2025 National Games. His personal best is 83.40m. Sahil Silwal: A promising 24-year-old, Sahil has a personal best of 81.81m, achieved during his gold-winning throw at the National Inter-State Championships. He also claimed gold at the 2024 Winckelmann Games in Germany. Yashvir Singh: Yashvir rose to fame after breaking Neeraj Chopra's U-20 Federation Cup record in 2021. He recently threw a personal best of 82.57m at the 2025 Asian Championships in Gumi, Korea. Stay ahead of the game with the latest updates, match highlights, and insider stories from IPL, WTC, cricket, WWE, and more! Click here.
United News of India
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India to host first international javelin meet on July 5
Bengaluru, July 3 (UNI) In a landmark moment for Indian sports, the country is set to host its first-ever international javelin competition — the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 — at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here on July 5. The historic event, scheduled to begin at 7pm, marks a major leap forward for Indian athletics and is expected to place the nation firmly on the global track and field map. The tournament is being co-organised by two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra and JSW Sports, and is sanctioned by the Athletics Federation of India. The event has been granted World Athletics Gold level status, underlining its global prestige and the quality of athletes it is set to after Neeraj Chopra, who remains a national icon and one of India's most celebrated athletes, the competition is both a celebration of his achievements and a step toward nurturing future champions in the sport. The competition will witness participation from some of the world's finest javelin throwers. Among those confirmed are 2016 Olympic champion Thomas Rohler of Germany, Kenya's Julius Yego, the 2015 World Champion and Rio 2016 silver medallist, top-ranked American Curtis Thompson, European U23 Champion Cyprian Mrzyglod from Poland, Czech Republic's Martin Konecny, Luiz Mauricio Da Silva from Brazil, and Sri Lanka's Asian champion Rumesh Pathirage. Representing India will be Neeraj Chopra himself, whose Olympic gold in Tokyo and World Championship triumph have set a new benchmark for Indian athletics. Organisers have made tickets available on District by Zomato, with prices ranging from Rs 299 to Rs 9,999 to ensure fans from all walks of life can be part of the event. The competition will be broadcast live on Star Sports 1 Hindi and Star Sports 2, with digital streaming available on JioHotstar, offering nationwide access to this historic meet. The Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 is more than just a sporting event, it is a reflection of India's growing ambition in the global sporting arena and a tribute to one of its greatest athletes. It represents a turning point for Indian track and field, as the country moves from being a participant to becoming a host of worldclass athletics competitions. UNI BDN PRS
Hans India
a day ago
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- Hans India
Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025: All you need to know about India's first-ever international javelin tournament
Bengaluru: 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. 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. Honouring 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: Uniting world champions, Olympic medallists and elite throwers from across the globe, this World Athletics Gold level event aims to elevate the standards of track and field in India. List of participants: International players Thomas Rohler (Germany): Germany's Thomas Rohler is the 2016 Olympic 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 a 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 the European U23 champion, winning the gold medal in 2019. His personal best is 85.92 metres set in Kuortane this year. Indian players: 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 Olympic 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 the 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 a 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 the limelight when he rewrote Neeraj Chopra's U-20 Fed Cup meet record in 2021 with a 78.68m throw. Date: July 5, 2025 Time: 7 pm IST Venue: Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru Where to watch? TV: Star Sports 1 Hindi and Star Sports 2; OTT: JioHotstar
