The much-anticipated, star-studded global javelin event in India, featuring double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra competing against some of the best in the business, will be held in Panchkula on May 24. The event has been christened as the Neeraj Chopra Classic as the Indian star is actively involved in its organisation.

World Athletics, the sport's governing body, has granted a category A status to the event which will be held at the Tau Devi Lal Stadium. World Athletics website, however, does not list the event as part of its Continental Tour for which the calendar was published before the start of the season. Earlier in January, World Athletics President Sebastian Coe had endorsed the event, saying it will help showcase India's ability to host top-level competitions.