New Delhi . The Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025, proposed at Sri Kantirwa Stadium in Bengaluru on 24 May, has been postponed indefinitely in view of the current India-Pakistan tension. The organizers made this announcement on Friday.
Players and community security paramount
The organizing committee said that this decision has been taken after deliberations and negotiations with all the parties. Security of players, partners and comprehensive community has been given priority.
‘Nation paramount, trust in the power of unity of sports’
The organizing committee of Neeraj Chopra Classic said in its statement, “We believe in the power of unity of the game, but it is more important to stand with the nation in this delicate time. Our full reverence and feelings are with our armed forces at this time, which are in the front row in defense of the country.”
New date will be declared soon
The competition is part of the World Athletics Gold Label Meet. The organizing committee informed that the new date of this prestigious tournament will be announced soon.