Neeraj Chopra's Heartwarming Gesture for Fan Ahead of NC Classic

Neeraj Chopra, the double Olympic medalist, has once again showcased his humility by surprising a fan with a VVIP experience ahead of the Neeraj Chopra Classic in Bengaluru. Ranjith Kumar Ravichandran, a javelin enthusiast, expressed his dream of attending the event and received an unexpected offer from Neeraj, which included accommodation at a partner hotel. This heartwarming gesture highlights Neeraj's commitment to making javelin sports accessible to all. The NC Classic, India's first World Athletics Category 'A' Javelin competition, will feature top athletes from around the globe. Read on to discover more about this inspiring story and the upcoming event.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 28, 2025, 02:04 IST

Neeraj Chopra's Generosity Shines Through

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 27: Double Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra once again demonstrated his remarkable humility and kindness by making a fan's dream come true just before the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic, scheduled for July 5 at Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.

Ranjith Kumar Ravichandran, a javelin enthusiast from Coimbatore, had taken to social media to share his aspiration of attending the NC Classic and requested Rs 2000 to assist with his travel expenses.

Link: https://x.com/iam_rrt/status/1937752264988557685

Neeraj's reply on X (formerly Twitter) left Ranjith and fans nationwide in awe. He offered Ranjith a VVIP experience along with accommodation at Radisson Hotels, a partner of the NC Classic.

https://x.com/Neeraj_chopra1/status/1938524754908172488

The tweet quickly gained traction, amassing numerous likes and shares. Neeraj's thoughtful act embodies the spirit of the NC Classic, which marks India's first World Athletics Category 'A' Javelin competition, and highlights his dedication to making the sport more accessible. The event will feature 12 elite javelin throwers from around the world, including Paris Olympics silver medalist Anderson Peters and former World Champion Julius Yego. Tickets for this exciting event can be purchased via District by Zomato.

Recently, Chopra secured his second title at the 64th Ostrava Golden Spike event, triumphing in the javelin throw competition.

The reigning world champion, Neeraj, who is the only athlete to surpass the 85m mark, achieved a top throw of 85.29m, marking his 24th consecutive top-two finish. He continues to assert his dominance, having recently won the Paris Diamond League title with an impressive throw of 88.16m.

With his new coach Jan Zelenzy, the world record holder in men's javelin throw, Neeraj reached the 90m mark for the first time in his career, finishing second at the Doha Diamond League last month.