Rohit Yadav Targets 80m+ Throw At Neeraj Chopra Classic, Wants To Remain Fit

The inaugural edition of the ‘Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025’ is set to bring together a stellar line-up of world-class javelin talent from India and across the globe. Scheduled for July 5, 2025, at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru, the event marks a significant milestone in Indian athletics. As a World Athletics-sanctioned Gold-level meet, the ‘Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025’ becomes India’s first-ever international javelin competition, firmly placing the nation on the global athletics map. The event is officially sanctioned by the Athletics Federation of India (AFI).

In the lead-up to the competition, a press conference was held today featuring Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra, India’s promising javelin thrower Sachin Yadav, Germany’s Thomas Röhler, and Kenya’s Julius Yego. Speaking at the conference, Neeraj and the athletes expressed their collective optimism and commitment to delivering a world-class competition—one that aims to inspire the next generation of Indian athletes and elevate the profile of javelin in the country.

“It feels great that such an event is happening in India and that such good athletes have come here to compete together. I am very excited for this event. Organising and playing together is tough. I have always focused on playing, but now I have to take care of everything. As an organiser, I have to think about all these small things. I like it. Thank you to the Karnataka Government and everyone supporting us. A big thank you to the JSW team for their support—they are working very hard with us," Neeraj Chopra said, emphasizing the significance of the event.