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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.
Time of India
16-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
'Our flag must rise on its own soil': Neeraj Chopra's powerful message ahead of NC Classic
Neeraj Chopra (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: Ahead of the much-anticipated Neeraj Chopra (NC) Classic in Bengaluru, two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra shared his emotional connection with the tournament, emphasising the pride of competing on home soil. 'Once upon a time, there was a dream — that our flag would soar high, proudly in front of the world. Even today, the dream remains the same, but the stage has changed. Now, our flag must rise on its own soil, among its own people, where the world will witness a rising India. The Neeraj Chopra Classic is not just a competition; it's where every javelin doesn't just land on the ground, but writes history. Watch the world's best javelin throwers compete on the same ground, chasing a new crown,' stated Neeraj Chopra, Olympic Gold Medallist and World Champion. Originally scheduled for May 24, the NC Classic was postponed to July 5 due to cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan. The event will now take place at the Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Tokyo 2020 gold medallist Neeraj Chopra will headline the inaugural meet named in his honour, facing top-tier competition from some of the world's leading javelin throwers. On Friday, the organisers announced a 12-member entry list, as confirmed by by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like BIG DAYS: Hasta 60% de dto. ¡Últimas horas! Palladium Hotel Group Undo The roster remains almost identical to the original one, with a single change — Japan's Genki Dean has been replaced by Poland's Martin Konecny. Among the international stars confirmed are former world champion Anderson Peters, Olympic gold medallist Thomas Rohler, and Julius Yego, the 2015 World Champion and Rio 2016 silver medallist. Also competing are Pan American Games champion Curtis Thompson (USA), Brazil's Luiz Mauricio da Silva, and Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage. India's challenge will be led by Neeraj himself, alongside Asian Games silver medallist Kishore Jena and fellow throwers Sachin Yadav, Rohit Yadav, and Sahil Silwal. Notably, Sachin Yadav recently clinched a silver medal at the Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, Republic of Korea, finishing behind Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem. The NC Classic is being co-organised by Neeraj Chopra, JSW Sports, the Athletics Federation of India (AFI), and World Athletics (WA). Initially set to be held at the Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Panchkula, Haryana — Neeraj's home state — the event was moved to Bengaluru due to technical issues with floodlights at the original venue. Classified as a World Athletics 'A' category or Continental Tour Gold-level meet, the NC Classic will mark the highest-tier international athletics event ever hosted in India. Kuldeep Yadav hints at spin-friendly wicket ahead of England Test series Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 entry list: Neeraj Chopra (IND). Anderson Peters (GRN). Luiz Mauricio da Silva (BRA). Thomas Rohler (GER). Curtis Thompson (USA). Martin Konecny (POL). Julius Yego (KEN). Rumesh Pathirage (SRI). Sachin Yadav (IND). Rohit Yadav (IND). Sahil Silwal (IND). Kishore Jena (IND).
