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Last updated on - April 21, 2025, 4:04 PM IST
In these collection of pictures, we find out all about 'Neeraj Chopra Classic' javelin event and the Indian Olympic silver-medallist's invite to Pakistan's Paris Olympics 2024 champion Arshad Nadeem.
Neeraj Chopra wants all three Paris Olympics 2024 medallists to compete at 'Neeraj Chopra Classic'. Bronze medallist Anderson Peters has already accepted the invitation while invite has been sent to Arshad Nadeem too.
Neeraj Chopra says he has sent invite to Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem too. "I have sent invitation to Arshad and he said he will get back to me after discussing with his coach. As of now he is yet to confirm participation," Chopra told reporters in a virtual media interaction on Monday.
Arshad Nadeem won Pakistan's only gold at Paris Olympics 2024 wth a throw of 92.97m to beat India's defending champion Neeraj Chopra.
Anderson Peters is Paris Olympics bronze medallist and the Grenadian has confirmed his participation for 'Neeraj Chopra Classic'.
Germany's Thomas Rohler is 2016 Rio Olympics gold medallist and he will also be coming for category 'A' event in India next month.
Neeraj Chopra Classic has been shifted from Panchkula to Bengaluru and will take place at Kanteerava Stadium on May 24. "I wanted the event in Panchkula but there are certain issues related to lighting at the stadium there. World Athletics requirement is 600 lux (a measure of the intensity of light), which is not there (in Panchkula) and it will take time (to install it)," he said.
'Neeraj Chopra Classic' will be an annual event from this year and the Indian star is hoping that top women javelin stars will also be competing from next year.
Indian star Neeraj Chopra got married this year to Himani Mor. He will be competing in Doha Diamond League event next month.
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