Overview

• Arshad Nadeem confirmed his decision to decline Neeraj Chopra's invitation to the inaugural NC Classic javelin event in Bengaluru on May 24.
• Nadeem cited his departure for the Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, Korea, on May 22 as the reason for his unavailability.
• The NC Classic, a World Athletics Category A event, will feature top global throwers like Anderson Peters, Thomas Rohler, Julius Yego, and Curtis Thompson.
• Organized by Neeraj Chopra, JSW Sports, the Athletics Federation of India, and World Athletics, the event aims to establish India as a hub for elite javelin competitions.
• Despite declining, Nadeem expressed gratitude to Chopra for the invitation, underscoring their mutual respect and sportsmanship.