Overview

• Neeraj Chopra extended an invitation to Pakistani javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem on April 21, two days before the Pahalgam terror attack.
• Following the attack, Chopra confirmed that Nadeem's participation in the May 24 NC Classic is no longer possible, citing national interests.
• Chopra and his family have faced significant online abuse, with critics questioning his patriotism and targeting his mother over past remarks.
• Chopra expressed condolences to the victims of the Pahalgam attack and reaffirmed his commitment to representing India with pride.
• The Neeraj Chopra Classic, the country's first World Athletics Gold Label event, remains scheduled for May 24 at Bengaluru’s Sree Kanteerava Stadium.