Bengaluru, India – The Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru is set to host a landmark event for Indian athletics today, Saturday, July 5, as it stages the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025. This highly anticipated competition, named after the Olympic and World Javelin champion Neeraj Chopra, marks India’s first-ever international javelin-only meet.
The event is a significant collaborative effort involving Neeraj Chopra himself, JSW Sports, the Athletics Federation of India (AFI), and World Athletics (WA). It holds the prestigious World Athletics Gold Level status, making it the highest-tier international athletics meet ever held on Indian soil.
As the star attraction, Neeraj Chopra, the reigning Olympic and World champion, will lead an elite field of global javelin throwers. Among the notable international competitors are Germany’s Thomas Röhler, the 2016 Olympic gold medalist, and Kenya’s Julius Yego, the 2015 World Champion and Rio 2016 Olympic silver medalist. This impressive lineup guarantees a high-caliber competition for fans.
The Neeraj Chopra Classic aims to not only showcase world-class talent but also to significantly elevate India’s standing in global athletics, providing a platform for both international and domestic javelin throwers.
When and where will the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 start?
The Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 will start at 7 PM IST, Saturday, July 5 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.
Where can you watch the live telecast of the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025?
The Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 will be live telecast on Star Sports 2 and Star Sports Hindi.
Where can you watch the live stream of Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025?
The Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 will be live streamed on the JioHotstar app and website.
Where to buy tickets for Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025?
Tickets are available on District By Zomato with prices ranging from INR 299 to INR 9,999. Link to buy tickets: https://www.district.in/events/neeraj-chopra-classic-2025-may24-2025-buy-tickets
Who are the Indian athletes participating in the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025?
Neeraj Chopra: PB – 90.23m, SB- 90.23m
Sachin Yadav: PB – 85.16m, SB – 85.16m
Rohit Yadav: PB – 83.40m, SB- 80.47m
Sahil Silwal: PB – 81.81m, SB – 77.84m
Yash Vir Singh: PB – 82.57m, SB – 82.57m
Who are the foreign athletes participating in the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025?
Thomas Rohler (Germany): PB – 93.90m, SB – 80.79m
Julius Yego (Kenya): PB – 92.72m, SB – 83.08m
Curtis Thompson (USA): PB – 87.76m, SB – 87.76m
Martin Konecny (Czech Republic): PB – 80.59m, SB – 80.59m
Luiz Mauricio Da Silva (Brazil): PB – 86.62m, SB – 86.62m
Rumesh Pathirage (Sri Lanka): PB – 85.45m, SB – 85.41m
Cyprian Mrzygłod (Poland): PB – 85.92m, SB – 85.92m
**PB- Personal Best, SB- Season Best
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