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Business Standard
2 days 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."
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
How Neeraj Chopra made fan's wish come true with all expenses paid trip for inaugural NC Classic
Javelin star Neeraj Chopra made a fan's wish come true when he offered him a full VVIP experience, including an all expense paid trip to the upcoming Neeraj Chopra Classic, set in Bengaluru on July 5. On Wednesday, the fan had posted on X, saying that if anyone could give him Rs 2000, he would go to watch the event. 'If anyone sponsor me 2000 rupees, I can go to watch this from Coimbatore,' the Ranjith, the fan 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. The NC Classic was postponed from its original May 24 date last month due to the India-Pakistan cross-border conflict last month. 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 Some of the world's top stars are set to line up for the event at the Kanteerava Stadium next month. Former World Champions Anderson Peters and Julius Yego, as well as Rio 2016 champion Thomas Rohler, were among the international stars confirmed to participate in the event. Neeraj had also reached out to the reigning Olympic champion, Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem, who later opted out of the event. Neeraj, in a press conference last month, had said hosting this event, which was given Category A status by World Athletics, was a dream come true for him. 'People always ask me about what next after the Olympics, World Championships, Diamond League, etc. All my medals are special and are kept at home. It's great that I have won those. But, this… hosting such an event, I actually feel that I have given something back to Indian athletics,' he had said. Originally, Neeraj had said Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem was invited, just as most of the top javelin throwers in the world were. But he issued a statement later saying Nadeem's participation was out of question after the events of Pahalgam where 26 civilians were killed in the terrorist attack on April 22.
NDTV
2 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Neeraj Chopra's Heartfelt Gesture To Fan's Wish For NC Classic, Sponsors A "Full VVIP Experience"
Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra surprised a fan on Friday by offering him a "full VVIP experience" and accommodation for the upcoming Neeraj Chopra Classic on July 5 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. Ahead of the much-anticipated athletic event of the season on Indian soil, Chopra's fan named Ranjith, from Coimbatore, asked for money on social media to attend next month's showpiece event. "If anyone sponsor me 2000 rupees, I can go to watch this from Coimbatore," he posted on X on June 25. Replying to his post on Friday, Chopra not only agreed to give him free "VVIP" ticket but also assured his stay at a nearby luxury hotel. Chopra responded on Ranjith's post saying, "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!" 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 Initially scheduled for May 24, the event was deferred due to India-Pakistan conflict, keeping security in mind, and to show solidarity with the nation. 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, including The event will see the participation of several Olympic medallists, including Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Chopra, Thomas Rohler, Anderson Peters and others. Chopra played a pivotal role in the staging of the event in India and sending invitations to global stars of the game to participate. Chopra won the javelin throw title in the Ostrava Golden Spike 2025 meet with a best throw of 85.29 metres on Tuesday. He had clinched victory in the prestigious meet with one throw remaining as his best effort of 85.29m remained unbeaten after six rounds, securing him yet another top podium finish this season. It was the second title for Chopra within a month after he triumphed in the Paris Diamond League meet last week. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
India Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
Fan asks Rs 2000 to watch NC Classic, Neeraj Chopra offers him VVIP experience
Neeraj Chopra offered a fan a once-in-a-lifetime experience to a fan for the upcoming Neeraj Chopra Classic javelin event in Bengaluru on July 5. The NC Classic, hosted by Neeraj, will be the first of its kind javelin event in India and has been awarded 'A' category status by World Athletics, placing it on par with a Continental Tour Gold-level event in terms of ranking points. advertisementThis will also mark Neeraj's return to home soil in competitive action after more than a year and features a star-studded lineup. The event was initially scheduled to be held on May 24, but was later postponed to July 5 and will take place at Kantereeva stadium. The excitement for the event is building up and now Neeraj has shown a heartwarming gesture to a fan. The fan named Ranjith had asked on X if someone could sponsor him 2,000 rupees to attend the event from Coimbatore. "If anyone sponsor me 2000 rupees, I can go to watch this from Coimbatore," said Ranjith on X. advertisement The tweet caught the attention of Neeraj, who responded to Ranjith and offered him a full VVIP experience for the event, and said that he would take care of the trip. The 27-year-old also offered the stay close to him as well. "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!" said Neeraj on X. You can see the tweet from Neeraj below: Neeraj gearing up for the World ChampionshipsNeeraj has started the 2025 season on the right note, with his main goal being the World Championships. Neeraj is going into the event in Tokyo as the defending champion and has already secured his first title win of the season at the Paris Diamond League. Earlier in the year, Neeraj crossed the 90-metre mark for the first time in his career during the Doha Diamond League. The Indian javelin star would win the Ostrava Golden Spike event heading into the NC Classic, but admitted that he wasn't happy with his performance. - EndsMust Watch
Hans India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Hans India
Neeraj Chopra sponsors fan a 'full VVIP experience' and accommodation for NC Classic in Bengaluru
New Delhi: Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra surprised a fan on Friday by offering him a "full VVIP experience" and accommodation for the upcoming Neeraj Chopra Classic on July 5 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. Ahead of the much-anticipated athletic event of the season on Indian soil, Chopra's fan named Ranjith, from Coimbatore, asked for money on social media to attend next month's showpiece event. "If anyone sponsor me 2000 rupees, I can go to watch this from Coimbatore," he posted on X on June 25. Replying to his post on Friday, Chopra not only agreed to give him free "VVIP" ticket but also assured his stay at a nearby luxury hotel. Chopra responded on Ranjith's post saying, "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!" Initially scheduled for May 24, the event was deferred due to India-Pakistan conflict, keeping security in mind, and to show solidarity with the nation. 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, including The event will see the participation of several Olympic medallists, including Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Chopra, Thomas Rohler, Anderson Peters and others. Chopra played a pivotal role in the staging of the event in India and sending invitations to global stars of the game to participate. Chopra won the javelin throw title in the Ostrava Golden Spike 2025 meet with a best throw of 85.29 metres on Tuesday. He had clinched victory in the prestigious meet with one throw remaining as his best effort of 85.29m remained unbeaten after six rounds, securing him yet another top podium finish this season. It was the second title for Chopra within a month after he triumphed in the Paris Diamond League meet last week.
