NC Classic 2025: Neeraj Chopra wins his third consecutive international meet-Highlights

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Here is the podium pick of the first-ever Neeraj Chopra Classic

Medalists

Gold - Neeraj Chopra (IND) - 86.18m

Silver - Julius Yego (KEN) - 84.51m - SB

Bronze - Rumesh Pathirage (SRI) - 84.34m

It was very tough for me mentally, as I know everyone has their eyes on me: Neeraj Chopra

Neeraj Chopra thanked his fans for the support he received for the tournament. Neeraj's family was also there in the stadium to watch their son create history.

Neeraj Chopra clinched the title with his best throw of 86.18m

A third consecutive title for the two-time Olympic Champion, looking in good shape before heading to the Major World Championships 2025 in Tokyo later this year in September.

This was his 25th consecutive Top-2 finish, which will be joint second in the long javelin history just behind his coach Jan Železný.

Former Champion Julius Yego clinched the silver medal with a best of 84.51m

A season-best throw with a top-2 finish: An event to remember for the oldest man in the field.

Sri Lankan Rumesh Pathirage clinched the bronze medal with a best of 84.34m

This is one of the biggest International medals for the young man from the Island country, which will give him some crucial ranking points for the 2025 World Championships Qualification.

Sachin Yadav missed out on Podium by a single place, finishing fourth with 82.33m

The medal favorite Luiz Da Silva had a forgettable outing, finishing 7th with 80.31m

Luiz was one of the most in-form players among this 12-man field, but he could not deliver to finish outside the top 5.

A good outing for young Indian Yashvir Singh

Finished 8th with the best of 79.65m.

Cyprian Mrzygłod of Poland finally breached the 80m mark on his final attempt

He made an 82.23m throw to jump up to fifth place.