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India.com
10 hours ago
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- 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
15 hours ago
- 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."
Mint
3 days ago
- Sport
- Mint
Neeraj Chopra not satisfied despite Ostrava Golden Spike victory; says ‘I could have performed better'
Neeraj Chopra, India's javelin icon and two-time Olympic medallist, clinched another win at the 64th Ostrava Golden Spike. Even after the victory at the prestigious World Athletics Continental Tour (Gold Level) event in the Czech Republic, Chopra wasn't satisfied with his performance. Neeraj Chopra coached by Czech legend Jan Zelezny, threw 85.29m in his third round to secure the title. He claimed the win after defeating South Africa's Douw Smit (84.12m) and Grenada's Anderson Peters (83.63m). Even though it was not his personal best performance, Neeraj registered his third victory of the season. 'I used to watch this meeting a lot as a kid. I watched people like Jan Zelezny and Usain Bolt winning the Golden Spike and I dreamt of winning one as well. Now the dream has come true,' Neeraj Chopra expressed after winning the javelin throw event. However, the 27-year-old was candid about his performance. 'I am not that happy with my performance today, but I am very happy with the trophy I won,' he admitted. 'The amount of support we were getting from the crowd was crazy. I just wish I could have performed better for them,' he further added. Notably, Neeraj Chopra didn't participate in the previous two editions of Golden Spike due to fitness concerns. Moreover, this year, Chopra's journey to the podium started with a foul throw, briefly unsettling fans. He bounced back and regained his rhythm with an 83.45m throw in the second round, followed by his winning throw of 85.29m. His next throws of 82.17m and 81.01m, along with another foul in the sixth round, didn't match his season's best. Chopra's focus will now shift to a historic event in Indian athletics. He will compete in an international javelin competition at Bengaluru's Sree Kanteerava Stadium on July 5, 2025. Organized by Neeraj, JSW Sports, the Athletics Federation of India, and World Athletics, this meet marks India's highest-tier athletics event to date.
Mint
3 days ago
- Sport
- Mint
Neeraj Chopra wins Gold in Ostrava Golden Spike event; beats Douw Smit, Anderson Peters with 85.29m throw
Neeraj Chopra, India's two-time Olympic medallist and reigning world champion, added another feather to his cap. He clinched the men's Javelin throw title at the 64th Ostrava Golden Spike, a World Athletics Continental Tour (Gold Level) event, on Tuesday (June 24). Advertisement The 27-year-old registered his third win of the season with an impressive third-round throw of 85.29m. South Africa's Douw Smit (84.12m) and Grenada's Anderson Peters (83.63m) claimed second and third places, respectively, at the event in Czech Republic. Watch video Advertisement Neeraj Chopra's performance in Ostrava Neeraj Chopra started the with a foul throw, raising eyebrows among fans. However, he bounced back, regained his composure, and registered 83.45m in the second round. He unleashed his winning throw of 85.29m in the third round. He then attempted two more throws of 82.17m and 81.01m. In the sixth round, he committed another foul. However, the winning throw didn't match his season's best. A Season of milestones for Neeraj Chopra Neeraj's 2025 season has been remarkable. It started with a win at an invitational meet in Potchefstroom, South Africa, where he threw 84.52m. His standout moment came at the Doha Diamond League, where he shattered his personal best with a 90.23m throw, crossing the coveted 90m mark for the first time. Despite this milestone, he finished second to Germany's Julian Weber, who threw a world-leading 91.06m. Advertisement Also Read | Neeraj Chopra wins Paris Diamond League with 88.16m throw At the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial in Chorzow, Poland, Neeraj again finished second (84.14m) to Weber's 86.12m. However, he turned the tables at the Paris Diamond League, topping the leaderboard with an opening throw of 88.16m to claim victory over Weber. What is next for Neeraj Chopra? Neeraj's next stop is a landmark event in Indian athletics which is scheduled for July 5 at Bengaluru's Sree Kanteerava Stadium. This international javelin competition, a collaboration between Neeraj, JSW Sports, the Athletics Federation of India, and World Athletics, will be India's highest-tier athletics meet to date. 'I am thrilled to bring world-class competition to India,' Neeraj expressed his excitement for the upcoming event.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Neeraj Chopra finishes first at Ostrava Golden Spike 2025
Neeraj Chopra won the men's javelin throw event at the 64th Ostrava Golden Spike, a World Athletics Continental Tour (Gold Level) event, on Tuesday. Reigning world champion Neeraj finished first courtesy his third-round effort of 85.29m. South Africa's Douw Smit came second with 84.12m while Grenada's Anderson Peters stood third with 83.63m. It was the third victory of the season for the 27-year-old Neeraj. THERE IT IS! 🔥 Neeraj Chopra answers back with a brilliant 85.29m throw to get the lead. 💪 He moves to the first spot. 🔝✅ 🎥VC: Ostrava Golden Spike#Ostrava#CraftingVictories 🇮🇳 — Inspire Institute of Sport (@IIS_Vijayanagar) June 24, 2025 The Indian, a two-time Olympic medallist, began the competition with a foul throw. He followed it up with an effort of 83.45m before unleashing the throw which helped him take the lead. His fourth, fifth and sixth throws were 82.17m, 81.01m and foul, respectively. Neeraj's season started with an invitational meet in Potchefstroom, South Africa, where he won with a throw of 84.52m. At his Diamond League opener in Doha, he broke the 90m mark for the first time with a throw of 90.23m, bettering his previous best of 89.94m. Despite the milestone, Neeraj finished second to Germany's Julian Weber, who threw a world-leading 91.06m — also his first 90m+ throw. After Doha, Neeraj competed at the Janusz Kusocinski Memorial in Chorzow, Poland, where he (84.14m) again finished second to Weber (86.12m). Neeraj finally beat Weber at the Paris Diamond League on Friday as the Indian topped the field with his opening throw of 88.16m. Neeraj's next event will be the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic which will take place at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on July 5. Billed as India's first-ever international javelin competition, the event is a collaboration between Neeraj Chopra, JSW Sports, the Athletics Federation of India (AFI), and World Athletics (WA). It will be the highest-tier international athletics meet ever held in India.
