Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 live streaming: When & where to watch, how to buy tickets for India's major javelin event

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 issues. 

The event was further delayed due to the India-Pakistan conflict across the border. However, former world champion Anderson Peters of Grenada and local Kishore Kumar Jena was ruled out of the event at the last moment due to injuries. Replacements have been made.    

Time: 7 PM IST

Venue: Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru

Julius Yego (Kenya): Yego, who is a 2015 World champion and 2016 Olympic silver medallist, has been trailblazing javelin’s rise in Africa. His personal best is 92.72m.

Curtis Thompson (USA): Curtis Thompson is top-ranked American javelin thrower, Pan American Games champion (2023) and a consistent performer on the Diamond League circuit with a personal best of 87.76m.

Martin Konecny (Czech Republic): Martin Konecny is a 27-year-old javelin thrower from the Czech Republic with a personal best of 80.59m. He is a notable figure in Czech javelin throwing and has been consistently among the top performers in his country.

Luiz Mauricio Da Silva (Brazil): A South American powerhouse with multiple podium finishes at the South American Athletics Championships across various age categories. His personal best is 86.62m.

Rumesh Pathirage (Sri Lanka): A rising star from the subcontinent, Pathirage recently set a new national record and claimed gold at the Asian Throwing Championships last year. His personal best is 85.45m.

Cyprian Mrzygłod (Poland): The 27-year-old Polish athlete, Cyprian is European U23 champion, winning the gold medal in 2019. His personal best is 85.92m set in Kuortane this year.