Yego Battles to Keep Javelin's Future Alive in Kenya
- The inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic will take place this Saturday at Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru, featuring 12 male javelin throwers, including five Indians and seven internationals.
- The event emerged from Neeraj Chopra's effort to provide Indian athletes exposure against world-class competitors while managing both organizational duties and personal training.
- The competition features a strong lineup including Germany's Olympic gold medalist Thomas Rohler from 2016, Kenya's Julius Yego who claimed the world title in 2015, along with several other international javelin throwers boasting personal bests over 85 meters.
- Neeraj Chopra said, "But the biggest goal is to make it bigger," and expects an electric atmosphere that will inspire young athletes and raise track and field's popularity.
- Julius Yego, operating at 90 percent fitness due to injury, aims to nurture the next generation in Kenya while sharing with Chopra a mission to grow javelin globally.
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