NEW DELHI: Indian athletics is set to witness a landmark moment on Saturday, July 5, as Olympic and World Champion Neeraj Chopra headlines the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025, a World Athletics Continental Tour Gold Level event. Held at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru, the competition marks the first time India is hosting a top-tier international athletics meet, placing it alongside global destinations like Doha, Paris, and Nairobi.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Named after India’s golden boy of javelin, the NC Classic is co-organised by Neeraj himself, in collaboration with JSW Sports, the Athletics Federation of India (AFI), and World Athletics. It will bring together some of the biggest names in javelin throwing for a blockbuster showdown in front of a home crowd.Here’s everything you need to know:When and where is the NC Classic 2025 being held?The Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 will take place on Saturday, July 5, at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru, Karnataka.What time does Neeraj Chopra compete?The men’s javelin throw event — featuring Neeraj Chopra — begins at 7:00 PM IST.Where can I watch the NC Classic 2025 live?Live Streaming: Available on JioHotstar (app & website) and World Athletics’ official website (free global stream).TV Telecast: Catch it on Star Sports 2 and Star Sports 2 HD.Hindi Broadcast: Tune in to Star Sports 1 Hindi for commentary in Hindi.Who are the top athletes competing?Alongside Neeraj Chopra, the field includes:Thomas Röhler (GER) – Olympic ChampionJulius Yego (KEN) – World ChampionCurtis Thompson (USA)Cyprian Mrzyglód (POL)Indian talents: Sachin Yadav, Rohit Yadav, Sahil Silwal, and Yash Vir SinghWhat’s at stake for Neeraj Chopra?The NC Classic is Neeraj’s sixth competition of the season and a crucial stop in his build-up to the World Championships in Tokyo. He enters the meet on a two-event winning streak and recently set a new national record of 90.23m in Doha.What else can fans expect at the event?The NC Classic isn’t just about sport. There will be pre-event musical performances by artists like Haryana rapper Dhanda Nyoliwala. Also, Neeraj’s coach Jan Zelezny — the javelin world record holder — will be felicitated, and Chopra’s family will be in attendance.
