Neeraj Chopra Classic postponed amid ongoing tensions between India-Pakistan

In yet another major development amid the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, the Neeraj Chopra Classic, also known as the NC Classic, is a one-day javelin throw meet that is also classified as a World Athletics ‘A’ category event. The elite event was pencilled in to be held on May 24 at the Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Bengaluru.

However, due to the ongoing political tensions between India and Pakistan, the event has been postponed as well. Neeraj Chopra took to social media to announce the postponement.

“In light of the current situation, the inaugural edition of the NC Classic stands postponed until further notice. 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,” Neeraj Chopra posted.

“We believe in the unifying power of sport. But, in this critical moment, standings 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. A revised schedule for the NC Classic will be provided in due course. Jai Hind,” the post added.

The NC Classic had many big names as participants, Paris Olympic bronze medallist and two-time world champion Anderson Peters, alongside Rio Olympics silver medallist Julius Yego are among some of the stars who are slated to participate in the event. 

For the smooth conduct of the event, the Karnataka Olympic Association (KOA) and the Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports (DYES) had been working together for the event, but its postponement leaves the situation clouded.

There is no specified date about the NC Classic’s return, and with the ongoing situation in the country, it was expected that the event would be postponed. It is worth noting that after Pakistan’s attacks against India, the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2025 was suspended for a week as well.