Neeraj Chopra Classic
Javelin throw tournament held in India
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Neeraj Chopra Classic, also known as the NC Classic, is a World Athletics javelin competition held in India.[1] Named after the Indian javelin icon Neeraj Chopra, it is the nation's first international javelin event.[2] The competition offers gold-level ranking points to athletes.[3]
| Neeraj Chopra Classic | |
|---|---|
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| Location |  India |
| Event type | Javelin throw |
| Established | 5 July 2025 |
| Official site | Neeraj Chopra Classic |
History
The initial idea was to hold the inaugural competition at Tau Devi Lal Athletic Stadium in Panchkula, a region where Neeraj Chopra started his career. But the venue was shifted to Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru to fulfill the infrastructure requirements for a gold category event.[4] Originally scheduled for 24 May 2025 in Bengaluru, the event was rescheduled to July 5 due to the 2025 India and Pakistan crisis.[5] Julius Yego, Thomas Röhler, Curtis Thompson and other javelin stars participated in the first edition.[6] Laser lights and dance performances kicked off the inaugural edition of the javelin meet.[7]
Results
| Edition | Venue | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru | Neeraj Chopra (86.18m) |
 Julius Yego (84.51m) |
 Rumesh Tharanga (84.34m) |
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