Neeraj Chopra’s heartwarming gesture for fan wins hearts on-line forward of inaugural NC Traditional in Bengaluru
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Javelin star Neeraj Chopra is already making headlines in reference to the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Traditional with out even having landed in Bengaluru, the place the occasion shall be happening somewhat over per week from now.
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After amassing back-to-back wins on the Paris Diamond League in addition to Golden Spike Ostrava, the previous being his first main triumph of the 2025 season, Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra shall be turning his consideration to an occasion that isn’t simply happening on dwelling soil, however is definitely named after him.
The 27-year-old double Olympic medallist and reigning world champion, in spite of everything, shall be headlining the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Traditional that shall be happening in Bengaluru on 5 July. And evidently, he shall be beginning the occasion as a robust favorite for the highest spot, particularly contemplating his present kind.
Chopra surprises fan with ‘VVIP expertise’
Chopra, nevertheless, has been making headlines in reference to the NC Traditional earlier than even arriving within the Karnataka capital. The javelin star, in spite of everything, has agreed to sponsor a fan from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu for the occasion, masking not simply his journey to Bengaluru but in addition promising a VVIP expertise full with keep at Radisson.
“If anybody sponsor me 2000 rupees, I can go to observe this from Coimbatore,” X consumer Ranjith (@iam_rrt) had posted on Wednesday, quoting a put up by the occasion’s official account.
Chopra replied to Ranjith’s put up a few days in a while the social networking platform.
“Hello, Ranjith. You’ve bought a full VVIP expertise ready for you in Bengaluru as a result of your journey to the @nc_classic is on me!
“And because of @RadissonHotels, you’ll be staying about 90 metres away from me. See you quickly!” he wrote in response.
Hello, Ranjith. You’ve got bought a full VVIP expertise ready for you in Bengaluru as a result of your journey to the @nc_classic is on me! 😊
And because of @RadissonHotels, you may be staying about 90 metres away from me. See you quickly! 😉 https://t.co/aQvkNEnLry
— Neeraj Chopra (@Neeraj_chopra1) June 27, 2025
The inaugural Neeraj Chopra Traditional shall be happening at Bengaluru’s Sree Kanteerava Stadium, dwelling of the Indian Tremendous League membership Bengaluru FC.
The occasion was initially scheduled to be held on the Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Panchkula, Haryana on 24 Could, however was later moved to Bengaluru as Chopra felt the venue didn’t meet worldwide requirements required by world athletics.
The
occasion was later rescheduled to five July
as a result of battle that broke out between India and Pakistan within the aftermath of the fear assault in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam.
The 12-man discipline on the NC Traditional will embody 4 Indians apart from Chopra, together with Asian Video games silver medallist Kishore Jena.
The occasion additionally options Grenada’s Anderson Peters, who had gained bronze on the Paris Olympics final 12 months behind Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem and Chopra, and later narrowly beat the Indian to the Diamond League title in Brussels.
Nadeem, who had prevented Chopra from profitable back-to-back Olympic gold medals with a monster 92.97m throw,
was additionally invited to the occasion initially
, however was later overlooked after the Pahalgam terror assault in addition to subsequent hostilities between New Delhi and Islamabad.