Overview

• Chopra overcame an opening foul to land an 86.18m throw on his third attempt and secure his third consecutive season title.
• The NC Classic became India’s first World Athletics Category A javelin meet by bringing together 12 elite throwers from five countries.
• Kenya’s Julius Yego claimed silver with an 84.51m effort and Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage earned bronze at 84.34m.
• More than 14,500 fans filled the stadium, underscoring a surge in public interest for track and field in India.
• Organisers led by Chopra, JSW Sports and the Athletics Federation of India have pledged to make the Classic an annual fixture to develop domestic javelin talent.