The inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic, scheduled to be held on May 24 in Bengaluru, was postponed indefinitely on Friday amid heightened tensions with Pakistan.
Double Olympic medallist Chopra had last month announced that the high-profile javelin tournament has been shifted to Bengaluru from the original venue of Panchkula.
Chopra announced the postponement by posting a statement from the NC Classic team on X. He said the revised schedule of the tournament will be shared in due course.
"In the light of the current situation, the inaugural edition of the NC Classic stands postponed until further notice," the statement reads.
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May 9, 2025"This decision has been made after careful thought and consultation, with the well-being of athletes, stakeholders, and the broader community as the top priority.
"We believe in the unifying power of sport. But, in this critical moment, standing firm with the nation matters most. All our gratitude and thoughts at this point are only with our Armed Forces, who are at the forefront for our nation. Jai Hind."
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