Neeraj Chopra gives special gift to a fan for upcoming NC Classic Event, Indian Javelin star offers…
New Delhi: Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Friday showed a big heart and decided to bear the entire travel expenses of a fan. In fact, a fan had expressed his desire to watch the first NC Classic tournament on social media on Wednesday and requested Rs 2000. In response, Golden Boy Neeraj Chopra himself promised to bear the entire cost of his trip to Bengaluru. Two-time Olympic medalist Chopra promised to give the fan a complete VVIP experience, which also includes accommodation in Bengaluru for the competition to be held on July 5.
Neeraj Chopra gives a special gift
Javelin enthusiast Ranjit Kumar Ravichandran from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, tweeted on social media that he wanted to watch this tournament in the name of Neeraj Chopra in India. He wrote, “If anyone sponsor me 2000 rupees, I can go to watch this from Coimbatore,” X user Ranjith (@iam_rrt) had posted on Wednesday, quoting a post by the event’s official account. Chopra replied, “Hi, Ranjith. You’ve got a full VVIP experience waiting for you in Bengaluru because your trip to the @nc_classic is on me!
“And thanks to @RadissonHotels, you’ll be staying about 90 metres away from me. See you soon!” he wrote in response.
The tournament was postponed due to India-Pakistan tensions
The tournament was scheduled to be held on May 24 but was postponed due to India-Pakistan tension. Chopra and JSW Sports are jointly organising it and it has been recognised by the Athletics Federation of India. Seven top international javelin throwers and five Indian players will participate in it.
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