The tickets for the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025, scheduled for May 24 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru, went live on Friday. The high-profile javelin throw competition promises a thrilling evening of elite athletics, with the main event starting at 6:30 PM IST. Gates will open to spectators at 5 PM. Named after India’s…
Silver medallist Kishore Kumar Jena of India, gold medallist Neeraj Chopra of India and bronze medallist Roderick Genki Dean of Japan (Photo by Lintao ZhangGetty Images) NEW DELHI: The qualifying mark for the men’s javelin throw at the World Athletics Championships is the same as the Olympics: 85.50 metres. At the halfway stage of the…
File photos of Olympic medallists Yogeshwar Dutt (L) and Neeraj Chopra (R). Former India wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt came out in support of javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Saturday, a day after the two-time Olympic medallist issued a strongly-worded statement at social media abuse. In a post, Chopra said he had been bombarded with “hate and…
Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem (PTI Photo) Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra responded to criticism over inviting Pakistani athlete Arshad Nadeem to the Neeraj Chopra Classic event in Bengaluru in May 2025, following the Pahalgam terror attacks. Chopra clarified that the invitations were sent before the attacks and defended himself against social media backlash targeting…
Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra has issued a clarification addressing the recent controversy surrounding the invitation extended to Pakistani javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem for the NC Classic event. Neeraj said that the invitation was sent well before the tragic terrorist attack in Pahalgam and expressed deep anguish over the wave of hate and abuse directed…
Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Neeraj Chopra Classic, a new international javelin meet, will be held on May 24 at Bengaluru’s Sree Kanteerava Stadium. The one‑day competition has been given Gold‑Label status by World Athletics, making it the highest‑graded athletics event ever staged in India. Neeraj Chopra is organising the…
“Want to ask which Congress-ruled or non-BJP-ruled state allocated funds for Waqf board”: JD(U) leader Neeraj Kumar NEW DELHI: JD(U) leader Neeraj Kumar on Friday defended his party’s support for the Waqf Amendment Bill, as backlash from within escalated with a fifth leader resigning in protest. Kumar challenged critics by questioning the commitment of other…
India’s golden boy, Neeraj Chopra, has added yet another stunning machine to his garage-an Audi RS Q8. Known for his love of high-performance cars, the Olympic champion already owns an impressive fleet, including a Mustang and multiple Toyota Fortuners. However, the RS Q8 stands out as the most special addition to his collection. This high-performance…
Neeraj Chopra Exclusive: Marriage, 90m dream and Arshad Nadeem rivalry Source link
Two-time Olympic medallist javelin star Neeraj Chopra’s uncle, Surendra Chopra, shared that the Olympian met his wife, Himani Mor, in the United States. The couple got to know each other there before eventually tying the knot in an initiate ceremony held in Shimla. Source link