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From tweet to treat: Superfan Ranjith 'overwhelmed' by Neeraj Chopra's heartfelt gesture
Bengaluru, July 5: For Ranjith Kumar Ravichandran, a die-hard fan of Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra, it was nothing short of a dream come true as his travel and stay to witness the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic has been sponsored by none other than the reigning world champion himself.
NC Classic 'will be very big in future': World Athletics VP Adille Sumariwalla
Bengaluru, July 5: World Athletics vice president Adille Sumariwalla believes the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 is just ‘a small step’ in what is yet to come and the event, alongside India’s hold in athletics, will continue to rise in future.
Julius Yego believes 90m throws can be on the cards at NC Classic 2025
Bengaluru, July 4: As the Neeraj Chopra Classic gears up its first-ever edition, scheduled for Saturday, the 2016 Olympic silver medallist Julius Yego of Kenya expressed disappointment following the withdrawal of top athletes, including Grenadian star Anderson Peters and backed the strong field to shine with 90m show.
Rohit Yadav aims for season's best on home turf in Neeraj Chopra Classic
Bengaluru, July 3: As Indian javelin thrower Rohit Yadav prepares for the Neeraj Chopra Classic, he remains focused on staying fit and is aiming to match the season's best mark of 83.40 metres.
Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025: All you need to know about India's first-ever international javelin tournament
Bengaluru, July 3: In a defining milestone for Indian sports, the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025, the country’s first-ever international javelin competition, is all set to unfold at Bengaluru’s Sree Kanteerava Stadium on Saturday.
Anderson Peters ruled out of Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025, replacement announced
New Delhi, July 1: Former world champion and Olympic bronze medalist javelin thrower Anderson Peters of Grenada was announced to be ruled out of the Neeraj Chopra Classic competition on Tuesday. Poland's Cyprian Mrzyglod has been roped in as a replacement in the line-up.
Anderson Peters ruled out of Neeraj Chopra Classic with ankle injury
New Delhi, July 1: Two-time world champion Grenada's Anderson Peters has been ruled out of the Neeraj Chopra Classic, a World Athletics category A javelin event, due to an ankle injury, organisers said on Tuesday.
Kishore Jena ruled out of Neeraj Chopra Classic, Yash Vir Singh named replacement
New Delhi, June 30: India’s highly anticipated Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 will miss one of its star attractions, as Asian Games silver medallist Kishore Jena has been ruled out due to an ankle injury. The setback, confirmed just days ahead of the meet, has forced the organisers to bring in Yash Vir Singh as Jena’s replacement in the elite javelin lineup for the event to be held on July 5.
Kishore Jena ruled out of Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 due to ankle injury
New Delhi, June 30: India's javelin star Kishore Jena has been ruled out of the inaugural edition of the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 due to an ankle injury, with Yashvir Singh coming in as his replacement in the final line-up.
IPL set to resume next week across four venues: BCCI official
By Vipul Kashyap, New Delhi, May 11: The Indian Premier League (IPL) will resume next week across four venues, with the specific locations still to be finalised. The venues for the eliminator and final matches are expected to remain unchanged.
Tickets go Live for Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025
Bengaluru, May 5: With excitement building up for the much-anticipated Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 on May 24, India's most decorated Olympian, Neeraj Chopra, in collaboration with JSW Sports, has announced the sale of tickets for the landmark event.
International stars for Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 unveiled
Bengaluru, April 24: The international stars for the Neeraj Chopra Classic competition were unveiled on Thursday, with Grenada's two-time world champion Anderson Peters and Germany's Thomas Rohler among the stars included in the contingent.
Thomas Rohler, Anderson Peters, Julius Yego set to compete at Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025
Mumbai, April 21: In a moment that marks a defining milestone in country's track and field journey, India's most decorated Olympian Neeraj Chopra, in collaboration with JSW Sports, announced the launch of India's first-ever International Javelin competition, the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025.