Neeraj Chopra wins inaugural NC Classic in Bengaluru with 86.18 m
On 5 July 2025 at Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru, Neeraj Chopra won the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic javelin event with a throw of 86.18 m.
Summary
Neeraj Chopra won the first edition of the Neeraj Chopra Classic at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru, on 5 July 2025, with a best throw of 86.18 m on his third attempt. Kenya's Julius Yego was second with 84.51 m and Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage third with 84.34 m. The event was the first World Athletics Continental Tour Gold-level (Category A) event held in India.
Key facts
- Date/venue
- 5 July 2025, Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru
- Winner
- Neeraj Chopra — 86.18 m (3rd attempt)
- Podium
- 2. Julius Yego (Kenya) 84.51 m; 3. Rumesh Pathirage (Sri Lanka) 84.34 m
- Status
- First World Athletics Continental Tour Gold-level event in India
Practice MCQs 3 questions
With what throw did Neeraj Chopra win the inaugural NC Classic on 5 July 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 86.18 m
World Athletics results and Olympics.com: Neeraj Chopra won with 86.18 m; 84.51 m was Julius Yego's second-placed mark.
At which stadium was the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic held on 5 July 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru
Olympics.com and Economic Times: the event was held at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.
Which athlete finished second behind Neeraj Chopra at the NC Classic 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Julius Yego (Kenya)
World Athletics results: Julius Yego of Kenya was second with 84.51 m; Sachin Yadav was fourth and Thomas Röhler eleventh.