Archive · 1 Jul 2025
Peters and Jena Out: Updates for the Neeraj Chopra Classic
The Neeraj Chopra Classic, a javelin throwing competition, has some changes!
Top athletes Anderson Peters and Kishore Jena can't compete due to ankle injuries.
Cyprian Mrzygłód will take Peters' place.
Organized by Neeraj Chopra with international throwers, the event was rescheduled due to safety reasons and is happening in Bengaluru.
The goal is to showcase India as a host for top-level athletics events.
Anderson Peters and Kishore Jena withdrew from the Neeraj Chopra Classic due to ankle injuries.
Cyprian Mrzygłód replaces Peters in the competition.
The event will be held at the Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.
The competition, organized by Neeraj Chopra, was originally scheduled for May 24 but was postponed due to military tensions.
The international lineup includes several top javelin throwers from around the world.
- Who
- Neeraj Chopra, Anderson Peters, Kishore Jena, Cyprian Mrzygłód, and other international and Indian athletes.
- What
- The Neeraj Chopra Classic javelin throwing competition, featuring participant changes due to injuries.
- When
- Rescheduled; originally slated for May 24.
- Where
- Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.
- Why
- Postponed due to military tensions.
- Event Name
- Neeraj Chopra Classic
- Venue
- Kanteerava Stadium, Bengaluru
- Original Date
- May 24
- Peters' Reason
- Ankle injury
- Jena's Reason
- Ankle injury
- Peters' Replacement
- Cyprian Mrzygłód
- Organizer
- Neeraj Chopra, JSW Sports
Sources
Kishore Jena pulls out of NC Classic due to injury, Yashvir to replace him
Neeraj Chopra Classic: Kishore Jena Out Due To Ankle Injury; Replacement Named
Neeraj Chopra Classic: India star pulls out of inaugural edition due to ankle injury
Asian Games Silver Medalist Kishore Jena Ruled Out Of Neeraj Chopra Classic; Replacement Named
Anderson Peters pulls out of Neeraj Chopra Classic
