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The inaugural edition of the Neeraj Chopra Classic, a one-of-a-kind tournament in India and country’s first-ever international javelin throw competition, is all set to be held on July 5. The marquee tournament, which was earlier scheduled to be held on May 24, was postponed due to the escalating cross-border tensions after Pahalgam terror attacks and Operation Sindoor.
However, with everything back to normalcy, the tournament was rescheduled for July 5 and will be held later today at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. The event, which is marked behind India’s two-time Olympic athlete and reigning World No. 1, Neeraj Chopra, will see top athletes take centre-stage, including the likes of Thomas Rohler (former Olympic champions), Yulius Yego (Olympic medallist and former world champions), Curtis Thompson and several others.
Here in this article, let’s take a closer look at all the relevant details around the upcoming Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025.
Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025: Date, Timing, Venue, Line-up, Broadcast, Live Streaming, and More
When and where will Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 take place?
The first-ever Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 will be held on Saturday, July 5 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru from 7 pm IST onwards.
What is the line-up for Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025?
Lineup for Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025
Curtis Thompson (USA)
Martin Konecny (Czech Republic)
Julius Yego (Kenya)
Cyprian Mrzyglod (Poland)
Yashvir Singh (India)
Luiz Mauricio da Silva (Brazil)
Neeraj Chopra (India)
Rohit Yadav (India)
Rumesh Pathirage (Sri Lanka)
Sachin Yadav (India)
Sahil Silwal (India)
Thomas Rohler (Germany)
Where to watch Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025?
Fans can watch the live telecast of the event on Star Sports 1 Hindi and Star Sports 2, whereas the live streaming will be available on JioHotstar app and website.
