New Delhi: As the most anticipated Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 inches closer, India’s pride and two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra has shared a heartfelt message that resonates far beyond the javelin runway. The star holds the dream of lifting the Indian flag higher than ever on the home soil.
In a powerful video shared on the Instagram page of the NC Classic, Neeraj reflected on what this tournament truly means, not just to him but to an entire nation.
He said, “Once upon a time, there was a dream that the Indian flag would rise high, proudly in front of the world. That dream still lives on. But the stage has changed. Now, the flag must rise on its own soil, among its own people.”
These words carry the weight of history and ambition as he is not just speaking as a champion athlete, but rather, he is speaking as a symbol of national pride. He has put India back on the global athletics map. With the NC Classic set to be hosted in Bengaluru on July 5, his dream of seeing the tricolour flying high is now coming true.
The tournament was originally scheduled for May 24, but the event was postponed due to geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan. The delay in the tournament has just added to the excitement as the competition now serves as both a symbolic and literal launchpad, not just for elite javelin throwers but for India’s ambitions to rise high on the global stage.
While describing the event, he said, “The Neeraj Chopra Classic is not just a competition. It’s a platform where every javelin doesn’t just fall on the ground- it writes history.”
Homecoming with a purpose
For Neeraj, the NC Classic is more than a tournament- it’s a statement. Hosting a global javelin event in India isn’t just about bringing top-tier competition to the country; it’s about showing the world what Indian athletics is capable of, right here at home.
Neeraj Chopra will lead from the front; he will not carry just a javelin in his hand but the weight of a nation’s hopes on his shoulders again.
Neeraj Chopra says the Indian flag must rise on home soil ahead of the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 in Bengaluru, where top javelin stars will compete. Other Sports Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
