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Neeraj Chopra, the star India athlete who has won the Olympic gold and silver medal in his illustrious career, has won the inaugural Neeraj Chopra (NC) Classic, India’s first-ever international javelin throw event, a World Athletics Category A event with his best throw of 86.18m. At the event held at Bengaluru’s Kanteerava Stadium on July 5, Chopra went through ups and downs but held his nerves and bagged the victory. This marks his third consecutive title as he won the Paris Diamond League and the Ostrava Golden Spike in June. The 27-year-old won in Paris with the throw of 88.16 metres while in Ostrava, he emerged victorious with an 85.29m throw.
Neeraj’s maiden throw at Bengaluru’s event was unsuccessful, but in the third attempt, he made a sensational comeback with an 86.18m throw. This was the best throw and it made requisite for him to emerge triumphant eventually. Following him, Kenya’s Julius Yego won the silver medal with a throw of 84.51m, while Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage got the bronze medal for his 84.34m throw. Neeraj’s compatriot Sachin Yadav also did well but couldn’t make it to the podium. The Asian Championships silver medallist concluded in the fourth spot with his effort of 82.33m.
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NC Classic turned out to be a successful event for Neeraj Chopra
The maiden installment of the Neeraj Chopra Classic has turned out to be a superb event for Chopra. To witness him in action, a large crowd thronged at the stadium and the athlete didn’t disappoint them and won the gold eventually. The event corroborates India’s fondness towards javelin throw.
This month has been tremendous for Chopra, so far as he earlier succeeded in securing the top spot in World Athletics rankings after deposing Grenadian thrower Andreson Peter.
