In the defining milestone for Indian sports is Neera Chopra Classic 2025, the first international javelin competition in the country, on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at the Bengalur Stadium Sree Kanterava.
This historical event, a sanctioned Indian federation of athletics, is the main leap forward for Indian athletics.
Thanks to the prestigious state of the world athletics level in the world, Neer Chopra Classic 2025 will not only show off the top global talent, but also place India on an international athletic map. The aim of the remarkable success of Neera Chopry, whose golden path continues to inspire millions, is a milestone to celebrate the movement that shapes the future of Indian sport.
Here’s all you need to know about the Neer Chopra Classic inauguration edition,
When and where will the classic Neeri Chopra 2025 take place?
The tournament will start 5 July 2025 at 7 pm (IST). The event will take place at the Sree Kanteerava stadium in Bengalur.
Where can I watch Neeri Chopra Classic 2025?
The tournament will be broadcast on Star Sports 2 and Star Sports 1 Hindi. In addition, you can also stream it live in Jiohotstar.
Who are the contestants who will participate in the classics of Neeri Chopra 2025?
International contingent:
Thomas Rohler (Germany): German Thomas Rohler is the champion of the Olympic Games in 2016 and one of the sports giants. His personal best is 93.90 m.
Julius Yego (Kenya): Kenyan athlete Yego, who is the World Champion in 2015 and the Olympic silver medalist 2016, started in Africa. His personal best is 92.72 m.
Curtis Thompson (USA): Curtis Thompson is the best rated American javelin thrower, Mr. American Games (2023) and consistent artist on the Diamond League with the best of the 87.76 m.
Martin Konny (Czech Republic): Martin Konny is a 27 -year -old spear throw from the Czech Republic. He has established himself as a competitive javelin athlete, with his personal best record is 80.59 meters, achieved in 2025. The end was attended by various international competitions, including European athletic championships, where he qualified for the finals in 2022 and finished 12th. He is a remarkable figure in throwing a Czech javelin and was consistently among the best artists in his country.
Luiz Mauritio da Silva (Brazil): South American powerhouse with more stage ends at South American athletic championships in different age categories. His personal best is 86.62 m.
Rumesh Pathirage (Sri Lanka): The ascending star from the subcontinent, Pathirage recently created a new national record and last year claimed gold for Asian championship throwing. His personal best is 85.45 m.
Cypriot Mrzygod (Poland): 27 -year -old Polish athlete, Cyprus, is the European U23 champion, which won a gold medal in 2019. His personal best is 85.92 meters, this year in Kuortane.
Indian contingent:
Neera Chopra: Indian Javelin Thrower Neera Chopra has already improved his name in historical books by becoming the first athlete of the country and field athlete to win the Olympic gold medal. He is also the world champion – the first ever Indian in senior athletics – and the winner of Diamond League, also the first Indian. His personal best is 90.23 m.
Sachin Yadav: Sachin has the best of the 85.16 m. Asian silver medal championships recently provided gold medals at the Federation Cup and at the national games this year.
Rohit Yadav: The 24 -year -old Rohit, with the personal best of 83.40 m, achieved surgery this year in 2023 and then returned to the competition. He required a silver medal at the 2025 national games with 80.47 m.
Coast Silwal: Sahil, 24, is another promising talent in the 80m category, which holds the personal best of 81.81 m from its winning gold performance at last year’s national interstate championships. He secured the third position at the Federation Cup with a throwing of 77.84 m. He won the gold medal at the athletic meetings of Winckelmann Games 2024 in Germany with a 75.36 m throw.
Yashvir Singh: Yashvir Singh has the best of the 82.57 m, which came to the Asian championships 2025 in Gumi, Korea. Yashvir first entered the limelight when he rewrote the Neera Chopry U-20 Fed Cup Meet record in 2021 with a throwing of 78.68 m.
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Published:
Amar Pancker
Published on:
4th July 2025
