What is the format for Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025?
All eyes will be on Indian Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra when he lines up for the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 which will take place at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday.
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The event is a collaboration between Neeraj, JSW Sports, the Athletics Federation of India (AFI), and World Athletics (WA) and will be India’s first-ever international javelin competition.
The competition will also feature an elite group of throwers, including two-time world champion Thomas Rohler (Germany) and Rio 2016 Olympic gold medallist Julius Yego (Kenya).
WHAT IS THE FORMAT FOR NEERAJ CHOPRA CLASSIC 2025?
At the Neeraj Chopra Classic, each thrower gets three attempts to begin with. After these, the top eight athletes based on their best distances move forward, while the bottom four are eliminated.
The throwing order is then reshuffled in the reverse order of standings so that the leader throws last before proceeding to the fourth and fifth throws.
After the fifth round, the order is reshuffled once more for the sixth and final throw, again based on current rankings. This gives the top contenders a dramatic finish as they throw last.