Neeraj Chopra Wins NC Classic 2025 With Best Throw Of 86.18m
What made this win even more special was that the competition was named after him — and Neeraj lived up to the expectations.
India’s javelin superstar Neeraj Chopra delivered yet another stellar performance, clinching the gold medal at the inaugural NC Classic 2025, held at the Sri Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. With a remarkable throw of 86.18 meters, Neeraj reaffirmed his global dominance in the sport.
What made this win even more special was that the competition was named after him — and Neeraj lived up to the expectations, proving once again that he is not just a name but a legend in action.
Top 3 Results – NC Classic 2025
Neeraj Chopra (India) – 86.18 m
Julius Yego (Kenya) – 84.51 m
Ramesh Pathirage (Sri Lanka) – 84.34 m
Chopra Sets the Standard at Home Turf
Neeraj Chopra’s winning throw was the longest of the event, putting him well ahead of Kenyan star Julius Yego, who took silver, and Sri Lanka’s Ramesh Pathirage, who claimed bronze. The home crowd erupted as Neeraj stamped his authority on the competition bearing his name.
#WATCH | Karnataka | After winning the Neeraj Chopra (NC) Classic in Bengaluru, Ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra says, "...Last few days have been hard for me. It also made me feel a bit weird that the competition is in my name. I am happy that I can keep the medal and trophy… pic.twitter.com/xtAWDqkQJd
— ANI (@ANI) July 5, 2025
A Symbol of Indian Excellence
Neeraj, who brought home India’s first-ever Olympic gold in athletics at the Tokyo 2021 Olympics, has continued to shine on the global stage. His victory at the NC Classic marks the perfect beginning for a tournament poised to elevate the profile of athletics in India.
Sachin Yadav Finishes Fourth; Yashveer Singh Secures Eighth Spot
While Neeraj Chopra stole the spotlight at the NC Classic 2025, Julius Yego of Kenya claimed the silver medal with an impressive throw of 84.51 meters, while Rumesh Tharanga from Sri Lanka secured bronze with a close mark of 84.34 meters.
Neeraj's fellow Indian javelin thrower Sachin Yadav secured fourth place with a throw of 82.33 meters. Another Indian athlete, Yashveer Singh, finished in eighth position after recording a best attempt of 79.65 meters.
The tournament, jointly organized by JSW Sports, the Athletics Federation of India, and World Athletics, showcased some of the finest talents from across the globe. Notably, Kishore Jena, India’s silver medalist from the Asian Games 2023, missed the competition due to injury.
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