Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025: Many star javelin throwers including Neeraj Chopra are currently in Bengaluru. There will be a fierce competition between star athletes in the Neeraj Chopra Classic on 5 July.
India's first international javelin throw competition Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 is going to be held at Sri Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. The tournament was to be held on 24 May but was postponed due to India-Pakistan tension. Now it will be held on 5 July. Chopra and JSW Sports are jointly organizing it and it has been recognized by the Athletics Federation of India. It will feature 7 top international javelin throwers and five Indian players.
When will Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 be held?
Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 will be held on July 5 (Saturday).
What time will Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 start?
Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 will start at 7 pm Indian time.
Where will Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 be held?
Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 will be held at Sri Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.
Where will you be able to watch Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 on TV?
Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 will be telecast on Star Sports 1 Hindi and Star Sports 2.
Where will the live streaming of Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 be available?
Fans will be able to enjoy the live streaming of Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 on JioHotstar.
Who all are participating in Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025?
International players:
- Thomas Rohler of Germany - 2016 Olympic champion. His personal best is 93.90m.
- Julius Yego of Kenya - 2015 World Champion and 2016 Olympic silver medallist. His personal best is 92.72m.
- Curtis Thompson of USA - Pan American Games champion (2023) with a personal best of 87.76m.
- Martin Konecny of Czech Republic - Personal best record of 80.59m.
- Luis Mauricio da Silva of Brazil - His personal best is 86.62m.
- Rumesh Pathirage of Sri Lanka - His personal best is 85.45m.
- Cyprian Mrzyglod of Poland - European Under 23 champion (2019). His personal best is 85.92m, which he set this year in Kuortane, Finland.
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 Championships 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, achieved in his gold medal-winning performance at last year's National Inter-State Championships.
- Yashveer Singh - His personal best is 82.57m, achieved at the 2025 Asian Championships in Gumi, Korea.