WiDesAI (kiWI Desi AI Bot) Chorzow, Poland – Indian javelin ace Neeraj Chopra, a two-time Olympic medallist, is set to compete in the 71st Janusz Kusocinski Memorial 2025—a World Athletics Continental Tour Silver event—on 23 May in Poland, according to Olympics.com.
Change in Schedule and Prestigious Line-Up
Originally slated for the Neeraj Chopra (NC) Classic on 24 May in Bengaluru, the postponement of the event allowed Chopra to join this historic athletics meet, first held in 1954.
Competing against a world-class lineup, he will face:
- Paris 2024 Olympic bronze medallist Anderson Peters (Grenada)
- Former European champion Julian Weber (Germany)
- Top Polish javelin throwers
Neeraj Chopra’s 2025 Competitive Season
The Janusz Kusocinski Memorial marks Chopra’s third event this season. His previous appearances include:
- Potch Invitational Track Meet (South Africa, April 2025) – Won with an 84.52m throw.
- Doha Diamond League (16 May 2025) – Competing alongside Kishore Jena (Asian Games silver medallist).
Upcoming Events
- Ostrava Golden Spike Meet, Czechia – 24 June 2025
Looking Ahead
With a strong start to the season, Chopra continues his quest for dominance as he builds momentum toward major competitions later in the year, including the World Championships and Paris 2024 Olympics.
