Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025: Date, Venue, Top Stars - All You Need to Know About India's First International Javelin Tournament

Bengaluru, July 3: Indian athletics is set to witness a defining moment as the country hosts its first-ever international javelin competition - the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025.

The event, scheduled for Saturday (July 5), at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru, is named after and co-organised by India's golden boy of track and field, Neeraj Chopra, along with JSW Sports.

Sanctioned by the Athletics Federation of India and awarded World Athletics Gold-level status, the tournament will bring some of the world's finest javelin throwers to Indian soil - a landmark step in putting India on the global athletics map.

What is the Neeraj Chopra Classic?

The Neeraj Chopra Classic is a high-profile international javelin competition designed to elevate India's presence in the global track and field arena. Co-hosted by Neeraj Chopra, a two-time Olympic medallist, and JSW Sports, this World Athletics Gold-level meet is a pioneering step for the country's athletics ecosystem.

NC Classic 2025: Date, Time & Venue

Date: Saturday, July 5, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM IST
Venue: Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru

Where to Get Tickets?

Tickets are available on District by Zomato, with prices ranging from INR 299 to INR 9,999, making the event accessible to a wide range of fans.

👉 [Book your tickets here]

Where to Watch NC Classic 2025?

TV: Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 2
Live Streaming: JioCinema / JioTV / Disney+ Hotstar

International Stars to Watch

Some of the world's top throwers are confirmed for the inaugural edition, including:

1. Thomas Röhler (Germany) - 2016 Olympic gold medallist | PB: 93.90m
2. Julius Yego (Kenya) - 2015 World Champion, 2016 Olympic silver medallist | PB: 92.72m
3. Curtis Thompson (USA) - Pan American Games champion (2023) | PB: 87.76m
4. Martin Konecny (Czech Republic) - European finalist, 2022 | PB: 80.59m
5. Luiz Mauricio Da Silva (Brazil) - South American standout | PB: 86.62m
6. Rumesh Pathirage (Sri Lanka) - Asian Throwing Championships gold medallist | PB: 85.45m
7. Cyprian Mrzygłod (Poland) - 2019 European U23 champion | PB: 85.92m

Indian Contingent for NC Classic 2025

India will be fielding its best, including Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra himself:

1. Neeraj Chopra - Olympic & World Champion, Diamond League Winner | PB: 90.23m
2. Sachin Yadav - Asian Championships silver medallist | PB: 85.16m
3. Rohit Yadav - Returning from injury, National Games silver medallist | PB: 83.40m
4. Sahil Silwal - National Inter-State gold medallist | PB: 81.81m
5. Yashvir Singh - Asian Championships finalist | PB: 82.57m

Why It Matters

The Neeraj Chopra Classic isn't just another meet - it is a symbolic breakthrough for Indian athletics. Hosting a global javelin competition for the first time reflects India's growing status in world sport and the increasing popularity of field events in the country. It offers Indian fans a rare chance to see world-class action live - and for young Indian throwers, an opportunity to compete against the best.