New Delhi, May 19 -- The organisers of the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic - a gold level javelin meet to be held in Bengaluru are looking for a slot somewhere in July, 2025, Livemint has learnt. The first-of-it's-kind javelin competition was scheduled to be held at Bengaluru's Sree Kanteerava Stadium on May 24. However, it had to be postponed due to India-Pakistan tensions.

Approved as an 'A' category event, and jointly co-organised by World Athletics and Athletics Federation of India, the Neeraj Chopra Classic will be the top-tier international event hosted by India.

However, in the aftermath of 'Operation Sindoor', the organisers decided to postpone the event for an indefinite period. "In light of the current situation, the inaugural...