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Neeraj Chopra Wins Inaugural NC Classic With 86.18m Throw

Attracting over 14,500 spectators to Sree Kanteerava Stadium, the event positioned itself as a future annual platform for Indian javelin talent.

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Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Athletics - Men's Javelin Throw - Medal Ceremony - Olympic Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - August 7, 2021. Gold medallist Neeraj Chopra of India reacts on the podium REUTERS/Andrew Boyers/File Photo
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Athletics - Diamond League - Lausanne - Stade Olympique de la Pontaise, Lausanne, Switzerland - August 22, 2024 India's Neeraj Chopra in action during the men's javelin throw REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo

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.