NEW DELHI, July 6 -- Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra thrilled a packed crowd of over 14,500 spectators as he claimed gold at the Neeraj Chopra Classic with a throw of 86.18 meters. The event, held on Saturday, was India's first major international field competition, featuring 12 top javelin throwers from around the world.
Chopra finished ahead of former world champion Julius Yego, who secured silver, and Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage, who took bronze. The competition marked a significant step in Chopra's long-standing mission to boost interest in athletics across India and give local talent international exposure.
Speaking after his victory, Chopra emphasized that the event aimed to uplift Indian athletes. "We got the best javelin throwers ...