Chopra's Golden Arm Gets Global Salute: 'Best Ever', Says World Athletics VP

Chopra's Golden Arm Gets Global Salute: 'Best Ever', Says World Athletics VP

World Athletics Vice President Adille Sumariwalla has referred to Olympic and World Champion Neeraj Chopra as "the best sportsperson India has ever, ever produced." Speaking at the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 in Bengaluru—the country's very first World Athletics Continental Tour Gold Level meet—Sumariwalla spoke highly of Chopra's work ethic, accomplishments, and his place as a world icon the next generation of Indian athletes look up to.

Key Highlights:

The Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 hosted the world's best javelin throwers, including Olympic and World medallists, in what was a milestone event for Indian athletics.

Chopra recently shattered the 90m barrier in a national record throw at the Doha Diamond League, reminding everyone that he is a world-class thrower.

Sumariwal-la called the event "a small step" that would grow to become an international athletics meet of major proportions, with India hoping to host the World Championships and world junior meets in the next two years.

World Athletics VP welcomed India's new National Sports Policy 2025, highlighting its five pillars: excellence, sports science, infrastructure, social upliftment, and development of the sports industry.

Chopra highlighted Classic's objective of bringing international-level competition to Indian sportspersons and creating a revolution in javelin in India.

Prospects:
At the helm of this development is Neeraj Chopra, who is spearheading India's athletics into high growth and global prominence. The Classic and future bids for international events portend a rosy future, exciting budding sportspersons and placing India in the league of emerging giants on the global map.

Source: IANS, SocialNews.XYZ, The Indian Eye