Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra won the first-ever Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025, held at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. The event took place yesterday evening and is part of the World Athletics Gold-level series. Neeraj won the title with a throw of 86.18 metres, continuing his top form in international javelin competitions.
Neeraj Chopra Steals the Show
Neeraj Chopra, India’s Olympic and World Champion in javelin, once again showed why he is among the best in the world. Competing on home soil, he delivered his winning throw of 86.18 metres in his third attempt. His performance drew loud cheers from the local crowd in Bengaluru.
He had a strong start, reaching 82.99 metres in his second throw. His third throw sealed the win. He made a foul in his fourth throw but came back with 84.07 metres in his fifth and 82.22 metres in his final attempt.
Others on the Podium
Kenya’s Julius Yego, a former world champion, gave a tough fight and secured second place with a season-best throw of 84.51 metres. Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage finished third with 84.34 metres.
The competition was close among the top three, but Neeraj maintained a clear lead with his best throw.
About the Event – A New Chapter in Athletics
The Neeraj Chopra Classic is a new athletics event named after the Indian javelin hero himself. It is part of the World Athletics Gold-level series, making it one of the top-tier athletics competitions globally. Hosting this event in India marks a big step forward in promoting track and field sports in the country.
The event not only honored Neeraj’s legacy but also gave Indian fans a chance to see world-class athletes in action live.
