Overview
- Twelve world-class throwers, including Olympic medallists Thomas Rohler and Julius Yego, will compete alongside Neeraj Chopra and four rising Indian athletes.
- Tickets priced from Rs 299 to Rs 9,999 are on sale via District by Zomato with live broadcasts on Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 2 and JioHotstar.
- Chopra has overseen every logistical detail from athlete facilities to event programming in his dual role as organiser and competitor.
- The Athletics Federation of India and World Athletics have granted Gold-level status, ensuring participants earn valuable ranking points.
- Organisers view the Classic as a blueprint for hosting more world-class track and field meets in India.