Overview

• Anderson Peters was ruled out on July 1 due to an ankle injury and replaced by Poland’s Cyprian Mrzygłód.
• Kishore Jena also withdrew with an ankle injury, opening a spot for India’s Yashvir Singh.
• The inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic will still take place on July 5 at Bengaluru’s Kanteerava Stadium.
• The 12-thrower roster now includes five Indians alongside world champions, Olympic medallists and emerging talents.
• Organised by Neeraj Chopra with JSW Sports and sanctioned by the Athletics Federation of India, the Category A event offers valuable World Athletics ranking points ahead of the World Championships.