India’s Neeraj Chopra throughout the Men’s javelin throw qualification spherical on the 2024 Summer Olympics, in Paris, France, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024.
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The inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic, scheduled to be held on May 24 in Bengaluru, was on Friday postponed indefinitely amid heightened tension with Pakistan.
Double Olympic medallist Chopra had final month introduced that the high-profile javelin match has been shifted to Bengaluru from the unique venue of Panchkula.
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Chopra introduced the postponement by posting an announcement from the NC Classic workforce on twitter. He stated the revised schedule of the match will shared sooner or later.
“In the sunshine of the present state of affairs, the inaugural version of the NC Classic stands postponed till additional discover,” the assertion learn.
“This choice has been made after cautious thought and session, with the well-being of athletes, stakeholders, and the broader group as the highest precedence.
“We imagine within the unifying energy of sport. But, on this vital second, standing agency with the nation issues most. All our gratitude and ideas at this level are solely with our Armed Forces, who’re on the forefront for our nation. Jai Hind.”
Published – May 09, 2025 09:26 pm IST