India, April 24 -- With Neeraj Chopra's NC Classic Javelin event scheduled for May 24, Paris Olympics gold medallist Arshad Nadeem was expected to be a star attraction. But to the disappointment of fans, Nadeem recently revealed that he has declined the invite, as it clashes with his Asian Athletics Championship training period.

According to PTI, Nadeem is grateful for the invite from Neeraj but is occupied with his training for the upcoming Asian Championship, which will be held from May 27-31. Nadeem's decision also comes after the recent Pahalgam terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir.

"The (NC) Classic event is from 20th May (May 24) whereas I am scheduled to leave for Korea on 22nd May for the Asian Athletics Championship," he said....