Neeraj Chopra Classic postponed indefinitely amid heightened tension with Pakistan

India’s Neeraj Chopra during the Men’s javelin throw qualification round at the 2024 Summer Olympics, in Paris, France, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024.
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The inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic, scheduled to be held on May 24 in Bengaluru, was on Friday postponed indefinitely amid heightened tension 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.

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Chopra announced the postponement by posting a statement from the NC Classic team on twitter. He said the revised schedule of the tournament will 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 read.

“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.”