Neeraj Chopra to star in international javelin event at home

New Delhi: India’s two-time Olympic medallist and reigning world champion Neeraj Chopra will be the star attraction in a marquee international javelin tournament at home later this year, the Athletics Federation of India said on Tuesday. The AFI is planning an international event at home to cash in on Neeraj Chopra’s global popularity to give javelin a push Chopra has emerged as a global track and field star on the back of his stupendous international success that includes back-to-back medals at the Olympics and World Championships. With Chopra, long jumper Murali Sreeshankar, steeplechaser Avinash Sable helping Indian athletics take impressive strides in the world, AFI is looking to bring home international events. The AFI has already pitched for a bronze level Continental Tour event in Bhubaneswar this year besides submitting a bid application for hosting the 2028 World Junior Championships.