New Delhi, July 3 -- The country will mark a major leap for Indian athletics as Bengaluru gears up to host the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 - nation's first-ever international javelin competition at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium. Having won two Olympic medals, including a gold in Tokyo, the Neeraj Chopra Classic, sanctioned by the Athletics Federation of India, is scheduled for July 5, Saturday.

With the prestigious World Athletics Gold level status, the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 will not only showcase top global talent but also place India on the international athletics map. The Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 was initially scheduled for May 24 at Panchkula's Tau Devi Lal Stadium but had to be shifted to Bengaluru due to floodlight is...