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05-07-2025
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Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 LIVE: Neeraj Chopra headlines event named after himself, eyes third consecutive title
Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 LIVE Updates: Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra enters the inaugural edition of the event named after himself as a strong favourite for the title despite the presence of 2016 Olympic champion Thomas Rohler as well as world No 6 Julius Yego among others. Follow our live blog for the latest updates. read more Neeraj Chopra will be eyeing his third consecutive title at the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic. Image: Neeraj Chopra on X Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 LIVE : Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra headlines the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic which takes place at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday. The NC Classic, India's first international javelin event, also features some of the biggest names in the sport such as Germany's Thomas Rohler, the 2016 Olympic champion, as well as Kenya's Julius Yego and Brazil's Luiz Mauricio da Silva, ranked sixth and 10th respectively in the world. Follow our live blog for more updates. The event will get underway about an hour from now. Stay tuned for more updates. The event was originally scheduled to take place at the Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Panchkula in Chopra's home state of Haryana before getting moved out due to the lack of international standards at that venue. The inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic will be taking place at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday, 5 July at 7 pm. The inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic will be telecast on the Star Sports Network, and will be streamed live on the JioHotstar website and mobile application. You can also follow our live blog for the latest updates. Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 LIVE Updates: Neeraj Chopra arrives as a strong favourite to win a third event on the trot in the inaugural edition of the Neeraj Chopra Classic that takes place at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday. After finishing runner-up at the Doha Diamond League meet despite breaching the 90-metre mark for the first time in his career, Chopra collected his first victory of the 2025 season in the next DL meet in Paris. That was followed by another victory, this time at the Golden Spike Ostrava event in Czech Republic. Rohler, Yego among the leading names competing at inaugural NC Classic And at the event named after himself where he dons a new hat – that of a co-organiser – he faces stiff competition from the likes of German javelin star Thomas Rohler, who had won gold in the 2016 Rio Olympics. Some of the other international stars competing at the event are Kenya's Julius Yego and Brazil's Luiz Mauricio da Silva, ranked sixth and 10th respectively in the men's javelin throw world rankings. Also invited to the event were Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem and Grenada's Anderson Peters, who had won gold and bronze respectively in last year's Paris Olympics with Chopra winning silver. While Nadeem's name was withdrawn due to the recent military conflict between India and Pakistan that broke out after the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, Peters withdrew three days before the event due to an injury.
News18
05-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 Live Updates: Chopra And Co. Set To Light Up Inaugural Event
Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 Live Updates: Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic, the country's first-ever international javelin competition, live from the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru! 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. Neeraj Chopra Classic – List of Participants: International At Neeraj Chopra Classic: Thomas Rohler (Germany) Julius Yego (Kenya) Curtis Thompson (USA) Martin Konecny (Czech Republic) Luiz Mauricio Da Silva (Brazil) Rumesh Pathirage (Sri Lanka) Cyprian Mrzygłod (Poland) Indians At Neeraj Chopra Classic: Neeraj Chopra Sachin Yadav Rohit Yadav Sahil Silwal Yashvir Singh
India.com
05-07-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025, Live Streaming: Date, time, when and where to watch India's historic Javelin event?
Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 press conference in Bengaluru. (PIC - PTI) New Delhi: The Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 event is starting from July 5 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. This is India's first international javelin throw competition. The event was earlier scheduled to be held at the Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Panchkula, which is in Neeraj's home state of Haryana. But due to problems with floodlights there, the event was shifted to Bengaluru. Let us tell you about the complete schedule and other important things of this tournament. When and where will the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 event take place? The Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 event will start from July 5 at 7 pm Indian time. This tournament will be played at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. Where will the live telecast and live streaming of the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 event be? The live telecast of this event will be on Star Sports 2 and Star Sports Hindi. Not only this, its live stream will be available on the Jio Hotstar app and website. What is the ticket price? Fans can buy tickets for the Neeraj Chopra Classic from the district website Zomato for Rs 299 to Rs 9,999. Who all are participating? List of international players Thomas Rohler of Germany – 2016 Olympic champion. His personal best is 93.90 metres. Julius Yego of Kenya – 2015 World Champion and 2016 Olympic silver medalist. His personal best is 92.72 metres. Curtis Thompson of USA – Pan American Games champion (2023) with a personal best of 87.76 metres. Martin Konecny of Czech Republic – Personal best record of 80.59 metres. Luis Mauricio da Silva of Brazil – His personal best is 86.62 metres. Rumesh Pathirage of Sri Lanka – His personal best is 85.45 metres. Cyprian Mrzyglod of Poland – European Under 23 champion (2019). His personal best is 85.92 metres, which he set this year in Kuorten, Finland. Who are the Indian players? Neeraj Chopra – First Indian track and field athlete to win an Olympic gold medal, World Champion. His personal best is 90.23m. Sachin Yadav – Asian Championship silver medallist. He also won gold medals at the Federation Cup and National Games this year. His personal best is 85.16m. Rohit Yadav – He won the silver medal at the 2025 National Games with 80.47m. His personal best is 83.40m achieved in 2023. Sahil Silwal – His personal best is 81.81m, which he achieved from his gold medal-winning performance at last year's National Inter-State Championships. Yashveer Singh – His personal best is 82.57m, which he achieved at the 2025 Asian Championships in Gumi, Korea.
Reuters
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Neeraj Chopra aims to give Indian athletics a boost with Classic meet
BENGALURU, July 4 (Reuters) - Former Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra believes his eponymous javelin competition could be the catalyst that transforms India's athletics landscape, as the country prepares to host a world-class field event on Saturday. The inaugural edition of the Neeraj Chopra Classic will feature an impressive lineup including 2016 Olympic gold medallist Thomas Rohler, 2015 World champion Julius Yego, and Chopra himself alongside domestic talent. "I never dreamt of this event as I had always thought of representing India and winning medals. Apart from the medals, I now feel that I have given something to India and its athletes," Chopra told reporters on Friday ahead of the meet in Bengaluru. Chopra, who won gold at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 and silver at the 2024 Paris Games, believes "the event is just the start for many more international competitions to come to India" and has grander ambitions beyond Saturday's meet. "We see so many competitions in Germany - A, B, C category, similarly I wish to see at least five to six such world-class competitions in India as well," the 27-year-old said. Chopra breached the 90-metre mark with a 90.23 throw at the Doha Diamond League in May, while Yego holds the African record at 92.72m and Rohler's personal best stands at 93.90m. While the javelin throw may appear straightforward to the untrained eye, Rohler said it comes with unique pressures. "Any 90-metre throw has a huge impact on the body ... So it's really tough. We have to do the training for the impact and also for the technique. Doing it again and again is a mental challenge," the German said. "It's about dealing with the pressure from the outside. In 2012, you won the Olympic Games with 84m," he added, referring to the mark by Keshorn Walcott of 84.58 that secured gold. "Now people expect you to throw 90m, and if you don't do it, people ask you, was it a bad day? "We need to see that the percentage of people in the world who have ever thrown over 90m is so small. If you look at a huge cricket team and if we talk about the top players, it's the same as comparing them to 90m in javelin." The field will also showcase India's emerging talent - Sachin Yadav, Rohit Yadav, Sahil Silwal and Yashvir Singh - competing alongside international stars in what Chopra hopes will soon become a regular occurrence.
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Neeraj Chopra Classic: From list of participants, venue to time and date, here's all about India's first-ever international javelin competition
The Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025, India's first-ever international javelin competition , is set to make history on Saturday, July 5, at Bengaluru's Sree Kanteerava Stadium . Co-organised by two-time Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra and JSW Sports, and sanctioned by the Athletics Federation of India, the event marks a major milestone for Indian athletics. As a World Athletics Gold level meet, the Classic will feature 12 elite javelin throwers — including Olympic champions, world medalists, and India's very own Golden Boy, Neeraj Chopra — in a bid to elevate the standard of track and field in the country. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo 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: Date: July 5, 2025 Live Events Time: 7 pm IST Venue : Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru 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.
