Bengaluru, July 5 -- Long before it became a medal-deciding Olympic discipline or a point of national pride, the javelin was a test of survival skill and physical mastery - a weapon turned sport, stretching back to the days of ancient Greece. Now, as Bengaluru prepares to host The Neeraj Chopra Classic, the first international javelin competition ever held on Indian soil, understanding the deep history of this discipline adds weight and wonder to the spectacle about to unfold. Knowing the evolution of the sport isn't just a matter of trivia; it gives today's audience a sense of place, purpose, and pride. For young athletes and fans alike, recognising the journey from wooden spears to carbon-fiber missiles, from Eric Lemming's early throws ...