Neeraj Chopra Classic postponed indefinitely amid heightened rigidity with Pakistan

The inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic, scheduled to be held on May 24 in Bengaluru, was on Friday postponed indefinitely amid heightened rigidity with Pakistan.

Double Olympic medallist Chopra had final month introduced that the high-profile javelin match has been shifted to Bengaluru from the unique venue of Panchkula.

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Chopra introduced the postponement by posting an announcement from the NC Classic staff on twitter. He stated the revised schedule of the match will shared sooner or later.

“In the light of the current situation, the inaugural edition of the NC Classic stands postponed until further notice,” the assertion learn.

“This determination has been made after cautious thought and session, with the well-being of athletes, stakeholders, and the broader group as the highest precedence.

“We believe in the unifying power of sport. But, in this critical moment, standing firm with the nation matters most. All our gratitude and thoughts at this point are only with our Armed Forces, who are at the forefront for our nation. Jai Hind.”