With Neeraj Chopra’s NC Classic Javelin event scheduled for May 24, Paris Olympics gold medallist Arshad Nadeem was expected to be a star attraction. But to the disappointment of fans, Nadeem recently revealed that he has declined the invite, as it clashes with his Asian Athletics Championship training period.

According to PTI, Nadeem is grateful for the invite from Neeraj but is occupied with his training for the upcoming Asian Championship, which will be held from May 27-31. Nadeem’s decision also comes after the recent Pahalgam terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir.

According to PTI, Nadeem is grateful for the invite from Neeraj but is occupied with his training for the upcoming Asian Championship, which will be held from May 27-31. Nadeem’s decision also comes after the recent Pahalgam terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir.

Nadeem is the reigning Olympic and CWG champion, and also the current World Athletics C’ship silver medallist. His 92.97 throw at the Paris Olympics is an Olympic and Asian record, and also the sixth longest throw in history of the sport.

The Neeraj Chopra Classic Javelin event will see the likes of Anderson Peters and Thomas Rohler in action, who have confirmed the participation. Peters is a two-time world champion from Grenada and Rohler is the 2016 Olympics gold medallist.

The event has been given a Category A status by World Athletics, and the venue has been shifted from Panchkula to Bengaluru, due to lighting and live telecast issues.