Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025: A Historic Javelin Event in Bengaluru

Introduction to the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025
Bengaluru, July 3: The Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 is set to make history as India's inaugural international javelin competition, taking place at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium this Saturday.
This landmark event, co-hosted by two-time Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra and JSW Sports, has received official sanction from the Athletics Federation of India, marking a significant advancement for athletics in India.
With its prestigious World Athletics Gold level status, the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 will not only highlight elite global talent but also position India prominently on the international athletics stage. This event celebrates Neeraj Chopra's inspiring journey and aims to foster the future of Indian sports.
Event Details and Participants
This World Athletics Gold level event will bring together world champions, Olympic medallists, and top throwers from around the world, aiming to raise the standards of track and field in India.
International Participants:
Thomas Rohler (Germany): The 2016 Olympic champion, Rohler is regarded as one of the sport's legends, boasting a personal best of 93.90m.
Julius Yego (Kenya): A trailblazer for javelin in Africa, Yego is the 2015 World champion and 2016 Olympic silver medallist, with a personal best of 92.72m.
Curtis Thompson (USA): An accomplished American javelin thrower, Thompson is the 2023 Pan American Games champion, with a personal best of 87.76m.
Martin Konecny (Czech Republic): At 27, Konecny has made a name for himself in javelin, achieving a personal best of 80.59m in 2025 and competing in various international events.
Luiz Mauricio Da Silva (Brazil): A South American javelin star, Da Silva has multiple podium finishes at the South American Athletics Championships, with a personal best of 86.62m.
Rumesh Pathirage (Sri Lanka): A rising talent, Pathirage recently set a national record and won gold at the Asian Throwing Championships, with a personal best of 85.45m.
Cyprian Mrzygłod (Poland): The 27-year-old European U23 champion has a personal best of 85.92m, achieved this year.
Indian Participants:
Neeraj Chopra: The first Indian track and field athlete to win an Olympic gold medal, Chopra is also a world champion and Diamond League winner, with a personal best of 90.23m.
Sachin Yadav: With a personal best of 85.16m, Yadav recently won gold at both the Federation Cup and National Games.
Rohit Yadav: After recovering from surgery, Rohit achieved a personal best of 83.40m in 2023 and won silver at the National Games 2025.
Sahil Silwal: A promising athlete, Silwal has a personal best of 81.81m and secured gold at the Winckelmann Games 2024 in Germany.
Yashvir Singh: With a personal best of 82.57m, Singh gained attention by breaking Neeraj Chopra's U-20 Fed Cup record in 2021.
Date: July 5, 2025
Time: 7 PM IST
Venue: Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru
Where to Watch:
TV: Star Sports 1 Hindi and Star Sports 2; OTT: JioHotstar