Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025: All you need to know, date, time, streaming news, lineup

Javelin throw world champion Neeraj Chopra will be the star attraction at the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 that will take place at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday.
Billed as India’s first-ever international javelin competition, the event is a collaboration between Neeraj, JSW Sports, the Athletics Federation of India (AFI), and World Athletics (WA).
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It will be the highest-tier international athletics meet ever held in India.
Leading the field is Neeraj, the Olympic champion and reigning world title holder. He’ll be joined by an elite group of throwers, including two-time world champion Thomas Rohler (Germany) and Rio 2016 Olympic gold medallist Julius Yego (Kenya).
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When and where will the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 start?
The Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 will start at 7 PM IST, Saturday, July 5 at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.
Where can you watch the live telecast of the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025?
The Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 will be live telecast on Star Sports 2 and Star Sports Hindi.
Where can you watch the live stream of Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025?
The Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 will be live streamed on the JioHotstar app and website.
Where to buy tickets for Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025?
Tickets are available on District By Zomato with prices ranging from INR 299 to INR 9,999. Link to buy tickets: https://www.district.in/events/neeraj-chopra-classic-2025-may24-2025-buy-tickets
Who are the Indian athletes participating in the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025?
Neeraj Chopra: PB – 90.23m, SB- 90.23m
Sachin Yadav: PB – 85.16m, SB – 85.16m
Rohit Yadav: PB – 83.40m, SB- 80.47m
Sahil Silwal: PB – 81.81m, SB – 77.84m
Yash Vir Singh: PB – 82.57m, SB – 82.57m
Who are the foreign athletes participating in the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025?
Thomas Rohler (Germany): PB – 93.90m, SB – 80.79m
Julius Yego (Kenya): PB – 92.72m, SB – 83.08m
Curtis Thompson (USA): PB – 87.76m, SB – 87.76m
Martin Konecny (Czech Republic): PB – 80.59m, SB – 80.59m
Luiz Mauricio Da Silva (Brazil): PB – 86.62m, SB – 86.62m
Rumesh Pathirage (Sri Lanka): PB – 85.45m, SB – 85.41m
Cyprian Mrzygłod (Poland): PB – 85.92m, SB – 85.92m
**PB- Personal Best, SB- Season Best