The two-time Olympic and World Championship Medallist was overwhelmed.

“I was telling them that I was in the gym, and saw you and the others throwing.

In a new roll as the face of the world athletics category a chance, Neeraj has been known and got to work that is everything is in the best order.

That increases worrying about the spice in the food at the official team, another example of him being a good host. “I was telling them about the food, I was thinking of you guys hoping it is not too spicy,” Neeraj Said. For the benefit of rohler and yego, he kept translating into English after answering questions in hindi.

Neeraj, his sponsors and backers, have shellled out money for appearance fees, travel and accommodation for some of the top javelin throwers in the world, a ball-plak figure of Rs 4 cler in Rs. hosting the nc classic. Till Early Last Week, They Still Some Way From Breaking With Major Sponsors on Board.

But the inaugural edition of the nc classic is not about the bottom. When asked about the funding and business model, Neeraj sounded like a parent conducting the first wedding in a family. Burning a small hole in the pocket didn ‘at this stage.

“If I talk about the business side, for me right now the only aim is to make this event a success. That is my focus. The nc classic is happy, that is a big thing. Promote the Sport, “He said.

Good host

The current world champion has had a lot on his plate. He’s being in Bengali for a week, Going the extra mile to ensure a glitch-free event. Being on the other side, he is already spoken about having ‘New-found Respect for people who put an event together’.

“One of the toughest parts were to think and plan about such a big event and then also have in it.

He also spoke like a serious sports administrator with a long-trm vision for the growth of the sport.

“As we see, there are many international competitions in Germany and other nations almost every week. Should a chance and people see them very good for our own.

Sachin yadav, 25, sitting beside neraj and sharing the dais with rohler and yego, is one of the five Indian athletes in the fray. There is talk of sachin, an asian championship silver medalist, being the one to carry Neeraj’s legacy forward.

Sachin, a man of few words, said he was looking forward to sharing the field with some of the greats. He remembers the day Neeraj got in touch with him.

“I could be believe that I got a message from neraj bhai. Best.

Game-changer

Rohler, the 2016 Olympic Gold Medallist, Said the Inaugural NC Classic was a step forward for the sport in India.

“Neeraj being on the top of the world in the sport … This is like the logical step to bring the sport, not only on tv but in person,” Rohler Said. The German, Howver, Said Quality Coaches are key to tap the potential of the next generation.

“There are talented athletes, but who will coach them?

Yego, who like Neeraj in India, was the javelin trend-setter in kenya, a country Famous for its long-deistance runs. The Emergency of World-Class throwers from outide the traditional powerhouse countries have warmed his heart, Yego Said.

“Who would have thought that India would have a competition featuring only javelin. From one of our friends, so the sport is growing.

Back in the official hotel, there were fans waiting to click selfies with neraj. He had a final training session in the event, followed by a pre-event dinner for the athletes, officials and guests. On the Eve of the Big Day, Neeraj Had a Hundred Things on his mind. He was hard-cleared for time but seemed to have things under control. Like he does, more often than not, once a competition begins.