Overview

• The inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic will take place at Bengaluru’s Sree Kanteerava Stadium on May 24, 2025, after being relocated from Panchkula due to lighting requirements for international broadcast standards.
• World Athletics has granted the event 'A' category status, aligning it with the Continental Tour Gold level for ranking points and global recognition.
• Confirmed participants include top throwers Anderson Peters, Thomas Rohler, Julius Yego, and Curtis Thompson, while Pakistani Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem has been invited but has yet to confirm.
• The event, jointly organized by Neeraj Chopra, JSW Sports, the Athletics Federation of India, and World Athletics, will be an annual fixture with plans to expand to women’s javelin and other field events in future editions.
• Neeraj Chopra envisions the Classic as a stepping stone toward hosting a Diamond League meeting in India, further boosting the country’s athletics profile.