It’s a landmark for Indian sport. For the first time in the country will host top athletic meetings and appropriately, concentrated around a man who redefined the Indian relationship with Miss and Fields. On Saturday 5th July will be the stadium Sree Kanteerava in Bengalur witness Inauguration classic Neera ChopraA first -class javelin event that was led and organized by none other than the Olympic hero himself.
Touch in Bengalur and it is clear that something special is cooked. Near the airport several massive accumulates Neeri Chopra welcomed visitors. Throughout the city, graffiti in the style of banners-formed, courageous and designed to catch the main roads and intersections of attention. If you have been stuck this week in one of the Bengaluru notorious traffic jams, it is likely that you have already seen these eye -catching displays with an Indian gold boy.
Neera, known for his silent behavior outside the field, has taken an unusually practical role in promoting his dream project. From participation with fans to meeting the locals in the city during the morning walks on Friday was on Brigade Road.
So what is the big problem on NC classic?
Actually a lot.
What is nc classic?
NC Classic is a one -day meeting of Continental Tour, which has received gold status from World Athletics. In India, this is the first place to meet to take place.
All over the world from world and continental championships and Diamond League meetings there are a number of continental tour events that are divided into several categories such as (gold), B (silver), C (bronze) and Challenger events.
And with the state of gold, NC Classic is one of the best one -day events, just below the Diamond League.
Do you remember Ostrava Golden Spike in the Czech Republic, where Neej competed at the beginning of this year? This is the event of World Athletics, which has been a traditional meeting since 1961.
Do you know Mondo Classic? This is the Silver-Category Vault field organized by pole, which every year in Sweden is the vault of Great Mondo Duplantis.
NC Classic will offer considerable points to competitors because they are trying to qualify for the World Athletics World Championships that will be held in September in Tokyo.
It also offers significant money.
Even more importantly, young Indian throwers are ready to get an exhibition by competing with world -class athletes.
“This is the beginning of the new chapter in our athletics,” Neera said on Friday in Bengalur in Bengalur. “Medals are another thing. But I gave India and Indian athletes something like that. I’m very happy about it.”
How did NC Classic come from?
Neera, who felt the romance of competition in front of wrapped stands abroad, dreamed of bringing such an atmosphere to India right after the Olympic Games in Tokyo. The pressure towards the NC Classic was intensified last year, when Neera and JSW Sports got into action.
“This idea was cooked after the Tokyo Olympics and a year ago we switched a gear and started working to make Neera’s dream to become a reality. We were sure we could withdraw it,” said Karan Yadav, Chief Sales Director, Indiadoday.in.
“From the purchase of the stadium, prepare the game field to meet world-class standards, gain sponsors and partners, invite athletes and coordinate their travel and preferences of training, aggressive marketing and content pressure, tickets are extensive.
Neeraj dressed the organizer for the first time, juggling with training and fulfilling the NC Classic hosting. Neera Chopra at the Sree Kanteerava stadium (JSW Sports Media)
Who will compete in NC Classic?
Yes, Neeraj will compete in NC Classic. It is part of a 12 -member field that will board the stage on Saturday. Neeraj trained with his coach and world record holder Jan Zelezna and supervised the preparations on Friday.
“The athlete is always upstairs in me,” Neeraj said as he asked if he was able to find the time to prepare for the event as a competitor and at the same time manage his duties of the organizer.
Thomas Rhler, Olympic Gold Medalist 2016 and Julius YEGO, silver medalist from Rio, are two other Olympic medalists in the field. They both had no hesitation when they turned to the event when Neera invited them.
The American Curtis Thompson, which has the best of 87.76 m season, will also be in action.
Former World Champion Anderson Peters was expelled from the meeting at the beginning of this month due to injury.
The next generation of Indian spear will also be in action. Four Indian throws under 25 will have a big scene and chance to become the names of the household:
- Sachin Yadav – 24
- Yash Vir Singh – 23
- Rohit Yadav – 24
- Coast Silwal – 24
Sachin Yadav, offered as another big thing in the Indian javelin, will head to the meeting after setting his personal best of the 85.16 m. High and underwater Sachin suits a little like the Arshad Olympic Champion and cleans long distances. Over the past 12 months, it has been constantly throwing over 80 meters.
The 22 -year -old Yash virus Singh, which finished fifth at Asian athletic championships at the beginning of this year, will also be in action.
It will also be the main stop for some overseas young people, such as Mrzygd, Cyprus from Poland, Luiz Maurcio da Silva of Brazil and a fast side Javelin-Star from Sri Lanka, Rumesh Tharang.
NC Classic: Start List
Indians
- Neera Chopra (Ind) – PB and SB: 90,23m
- Sachin Yadav (Ind) – PB and SB: 85,16m
- Rohit Yadav (Ind) – PB: 83.41 m | SB: 80,47 m
- Sahil Silwal (Ind) – PB: 81,81m | SB: 77.84 m
- Yash Vir Singh (Ind) – PB and SB: 82.57m
Overseas
- Thomas Rhler (GER) – PB 93,90 m | SB: 80.79 m
- Julis Yelis Yeus (KNN) – 92,72 m | SB: 83.08 m
- Cypriot Mrzygld (Pol) – PB and SB: 85,92m
- Luiz Maurcio da Silva (BRA) – PB and SB: 86,62m
- Curtis Thompson (USA) – PB and SB: 87,76m
- Martin UNKNIT (CZE) – PB and SB: 80,59m
- Rumesh Pathirage (SRI) – PB and SB: 85.45 m
NC Classic: Who is the favorite to win?
Neera Chopra.
NC Classic will be Neera’s sixth meeting of 2025. In June, the winnings in the Paris Diamond League (88.16 m) and Ostrava Golden Spike (85.29 m) will head to the competition from behind.
Neeraj for the first time broke the mark of 90 meters in his career at the beginning of this year in Doho Diamond League. Holds the second best throwing season (90.23 m). Only Julian Weber from Germany threw a further-91.06 MV Doha this season.
Old Guards Yego and Rhler will also be in fraying.
Beware of Curtis and Rumesh, who can produce a large 85 m plus throw. Sachin also licks the lips to create a brand and become the name of the household.
YEGo, he spoke to Indiatoday on Friday, said the weather in Bengaluru-pleasant is always good for a big throw.
Another loading of 90 meters from Neeraj?
Where will NC Classic take place?
The Bengaluru iconic stadium Sree Kanteerava, the home of Bengalur FC, will host NC Classic. The event was originally scheduled for Neerai in Haryana’s home state, but had to be moved because of logistics concerns.
Here is a look at how the venue looked at the eve of the meeting.
The event is entry.
When and where to watch NC Classic?
NC Classic will be on Saturday at 7 pm.
Star Sports and Jiocinema will ensure television and live streaming in India. It will also be streaming on the World Athletics website. You can follow the updates at: www.indiadoday.in/sports
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Published:
Akshay Ramesh
Published on:
5th July 2025
