Arshad Nadeem, Pakistan’s Olympic gold medallist javelin thrower, has officially turned down an invitation from Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra to compete in the Bengaluru Classic Throwing Championship 2025. The event, scheduled for May 24 in Bengaluru, India, would have been a major athletic competition, but Nadeem has cited a packed training schedule as the reason for his decision.
Arshad Nadeem expressed his gratitude to Neeraj Chopra for the invitation in a formal response, acknowledging the gesture while explaining that his commitments for the year had already been set in stone. “The year’s training and events are already planned, leaving no space for additional engagements,” Nadeem stated. He also wished Chopra and the Bengaluru Classic Throwing Championship all the best for its success.
This year, Arshad Nadeem is focusing on the upcoming Asian Athletics Championship 2025, which will be held in South Korea from May 27. Nadeem is expected to travel in the third week of May to prepare and acclimatize for the continental event. Despite the decline, the mutual respect between Arshad Nadeem and Neeraj Chopra remains strong, as both athletes have competed together at prestigious global competitions, including the World Athletics Championships.
While Neeraj Chopra’s invitation to Nadeem was seen as a moment of camaraderie between the two athletes, Arshad Nadeem’s decision to prioritize the Asian Athletics Championship 2025 underscores his commitment to Pakistan and his focus on achieving success at the continental level.
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