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Neeraj Chopra Triumphs at Inaugural NC Classic in Bengaluru | Sports-Games

BANGALORE DIVISION, KARNATAKA, JUL 5 – The inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic features top javelin throwers worldwide and aims to boost Indian athletics with World Athletics Gold status, organizers said.

  • On July 5, 2025, Neeraj Chopra secured victory at the first-ever NC Classic held in Bengaluru’s Sree Kanteerava sports complex.
  • Neeraj Chopra played a key role in organizing the event in partnership with JSW Sports and under the sanction of the Athletics Federation of India, aiming to showcase top-tier javelin competition within India.
  • The competition featured 12 elite javelin throwers, including five Indians and seven internationals like Julius Yego and Thomas Rohler, in challenging weather conditions.
  • Chopra claimed gold with a best throw of 86.18 metres, finishing ahead of Kenya's world champion Julius Yego and Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage .
  • Chopra emphasized uplifting Indian athletes by hosting such events and plans to expand the competition, reflecting rising public interest in Indian track and field.
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