India's first international javelin throw competition, the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025, is set to take place at the Sri Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. The tournament was initially scheduled for May 24th, but had to be postponed due to tensions between India and Pakistan.
Sports News: July 5th is going to be a very special day for javelin throw enthusiasts in India. Bengaluru's Sri Kanteerava Stadium is going to witness for the first time an international competition that is not only giving a new identity to Indian athletics, but also providing a platform for future talents. This time, the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 will see 7 top athletes from around the world and 5 talented Indian players competing against each other.
This competition was originally scheduled for May 24th, but was postponed due to India-Pakistan tensions. Now, this exciting javelin throw extravaganza will begin on July 5th at 7 PM, which you can watch on Star Sports 1 Hindi and Star Sports 2. Live streaming will also be available on JioHotstar for digital viewers.
Why is the Neeraj Chopra Classic special?
Neeraj Chopra is not only India's first Olympic gold medalist (Track and Field), but he has also taken Indian athletics to a new height in the last few years. This competition has been started in his name, with the aim of giving global recognition to javelin throw in India and providing domestic players with the opportunity to compete with international stars. This event is supported by the Athletics Federation of India and JSW Sports, and is considered a milestone in Indian sports history.
Who will be competing?
1. International Athletes
- Thomas Rohler (Germany): 2016 Olympic Champion, personal best of 93.90 meters
- Julius Yego (Kenya): 2015 World Champion, 2016 Olympic Silver medalist, personal best of 92.72 meters
- Curtis Thompson (USA): Pan American Games Champion with 87.76 meters
- Martin Konečný (Czech Republic): Personal best of 80.59 meters
- Luis Mauricio Da Silva (Brazil): Personal best of 86.62 meters
- Rumesh Pathirage (Sri Lanka): Personal best of 85.45 meters
- Cyprian Mrziglod (Poland): European Under-23 Champion, threw 85.92 meters this year
2. Indian Athletes
- Neeraj Chopra: Personal best of 90.23 meters, Olympic and World Champion
- Sachin Yadav: Record of 85.16 meters, Asian Championship Silver medalist
- Rohit Yadav: Best of 83.40 meters, Silver medal in National Games 2025
- Sahil Silwal: Personal best of 81.81 meters
- Yashvir Singh: Personal best of 82.57 meters
An exciting opportunity for fans
The Neeraj Chopra Classic is being organized on a large scale for the first time in India. Until now, Indian athletes had to go abroad to compete on a big stage, but now, world-class javelin throw competitions will be seen in India itself. The presence of top athletes from Europe, Africa, and America in this tournament will make it even more interesting. There is a different craze for Neeraj Chopra competing on home ground, and it will be interesting to see if he can set a new record in front of his fans.
Where to watch live?
- On TV: Star Sports 1 Hindi and Star Sports 2
- Digital: JioHotstar
Regarding the tournament, Neeraj said, "I wanted world-class javelin throw competitions in India as well, so that our young generation could learn what the world standard is. This is not just my tournament, it is the tournament of every Indian player."
