Synopsis
World Champion Anderson Peters and Olympic gold medallist Thomas Rohler are set to compete in the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025, a premier javelin event in Bengaluru on May 24. This prestigious meet promises to gather top athletes from around the world, making it a landmark occasion in Indian athletics.Key Takeaways
- Anderson Peters and Thomas Rohler confirmed for the event.
- Scheduled for May 24 at Sri Kanteerva Stadium.
- Largest one-day javelin event in India.
- Includes top global javelin throwers.
- Indian contingent announcement forthcoming.
Bengaluru, April 24 (NationPress) The illustrious World Champion Anderson Peters and 2016 Olympics gold winner Thomas Rohler are confirmed to showcase their talents at the upcoming Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025, a prestigious one-day javelin throw event set to take place in Bengaluru next month.
The complete roster of international competitors for this Gold Label event, scheduled for May 24, has been disclosed.
This event is a collaborative effort by India's two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra and JSW Sport, alongside the Athletics Federation of India and World Athletics. It will be hosted at the Sri Kanteerva Stadium in Bengaluru.
This year's edition marks the largest one-day athletics event focused on a single discipline ever held in India, featuring an assembly of renowned javelin throwers from around the globe.
The lineup features:
Anderson Peters (Grenada): A two-time World Champion (2019, 2022) and current Pan American Games gold medallist, celebrated for his remarkable throws exceeding 90m, with a personal best of 93.07m.
Thomas Rohler (Germany): 2016 Olympic Champion and one of the sport's legends, boasting a personal best of 93.90m.
Julius Yego (Kenya): A World Champion (2015) and Olympic silver medallist (2016), he has significantly advanced javelin's prominence in Africa, with a personal best of 92.72m.
Curtis Thompson (USA): The top American javelin thrower, Pan American Games champion (2023), and a steady performer in the Diamond League, with a personal best of 87.76m.
Genki Dean (Japan): The 2023 Asian Games bronze medallist, Dean has a solid reputation in the Asian circuit with a top-10 world ranking and a personal best of 84.28m.
Luiz Mauricio da Silva (Brazil): A strong competitor from South America, recognized for numerous podium finishes at the South American Athletics Championships, with a personal best of 85.91m.
Rumesh Pathirage (Sri Lanka): An emerging talent from the subcontinent, entering the competition with a personal best of 85.45m.
The Indian team, showcasing some of the nation's finest javelin athletes, will be announced shortly, as confirmed by the organizers on Thursday.
