In what promises to be a landmark moment in Indian sport, two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra will bring a Continental Tour javelin-only competition to India. The venue is yet to be finalised, but the event is slated to take place in May this year.
In association with JSW Sports and the support of World Athletics and the Athletics Federation of India, this will mark a historical opportunity to host some of the best javelin throwers of men and women – in a strong entry headlined by Chopra himself – who would compete for the first time ever on Indian soil.
Speaking about the event, Chopra said, "It has always been a long-standing dream for me to be able to put together and stage a world-class javelin competition to India. Together with JSW Sports and Athletics Federation of India, we're making it possible. I can assure that fellow athletes and Indian fans will help create an experience that will be talked about for a long time.". I am excited to see how big we can make this.”
Chopra and JSW Sports are keen to make the event an annual fixture in the world athletics calendar, with an eye on adding more track and field disciplines to the meeting.
Parth Jindal, Founder, JSW Sports said, "I would like to thank the Athletics Federation of India and their leadership for giving us this fantastic opportunity of bringing a world-class event to India. The AFI has been doing some incredible work to raise the profile of track and field sports in the country, and how they have come forward to support this event is a testament to their endeavours."
The star-studded line-up aside, the focus will now be on delivery of a competition that enhances viewership experience by using technology–both at an event and during broadcast.
Speaking about the upcoming event, Lord Sebastian Coe, President, World Athletics, said, "World Athletics is delighted to support this new event that will allow fans in India to see their heroes on home soil and that will also showcase to the world India's ability to stage gold standard events."
The meet also seeks to inspire the next generation of athletes in India and amplify health and fitness initiatives by the Government of India.
Giving a concerted push to track and field disciplines, the AFI has taken big strides for India with records and numerous firsts in continental and global stages for our athletes.
"We could not have a better role model than Neeraj Chopra to inspire the next generation of Indian athletes, and we are pleased to partner with Neeraj and JSW Sports to present the best of our sport to the Indian public," said Adille Sumariwalla, Chairman (N&IR) of the Athletics Federation of India. "2025 will be an exciting year for Indian athletics with two Continental Tour meetings being held in our country."
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