Neeraj's event shifted to Bengaluru from Panchkula

The maiden edition of Neeraj Chopra Classic javelin throw event on May 24 has been shifted from Panchkula to Bengaluru due to inadequate lighting at the original venue for live telecast but the field will be teeming with stars as the likes of Anderson Peters and Thomas Rohler have confirmed their participation.

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Peters, who hails from Grenada, is a two-time world champion and Rohler is the gold-medallist from the 2016 Olympics.

Chopra said he has also invited Pakistani Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem who is, however, yet to confirm participation. "I have sent invitation to Arshad and he said he will get back to me after discussing with his coach. As of now he is yet to confirm participation," Chopra told reporters in a virtual media interaction on Monday. The competition has been granted category A status by World Athletics, which has also changed the venue of the event on its calendar.