NC Classic: Laser Lights, Loud Music and Enthusiastic Crowd, Neeraj Chopra and Javelin Get a Rousing Welcome | Sport-Thers news | WN24

Before the big boys of men’s javelin got down to business, a carnival-like atmosphere engulfed the kanterava stadium. A makeover aimed at making athletics spectator-independently played out for an hour before the nc classic began at 7.30 pm.

This has been seen before, the razzmatazz pops up at ipl opening ceremonies or at curtain-raisers of national games, but stadium-centric track-field competitions in the country in the country. Despite the success of Golden Boy Neeraj Chopra.

World Record Holder and Neeraj Chopra’s coach Jan zelezny casually strolled on the kanterava stadium track like he was going for an event walk. One of the most famous athletes in the world was pleasantly surprised by the applause he got when the stadium announcer took his name. The stand right behind the runway was packed, with the loudest fans wave flags, banging inflatable noise-makers handed to them at the entry gates. Generally having a good time and willing to shout themslves at the drink

When Neeraj joined zelezny in the middle for a quick discussion, there was a crssendo of cheers.

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Laser Lights flashed, Foot thumping music played and an all-female dance group performed. The turf, where Bengali fc play their home matches, was an immaculate patch of green hemmed in by LED display boards. Haryana Rapper dhanda noliwala brought the house when he offers the names of the throwers between two numbers and followers that by cheekily produc-pructure through.

As the event, the fans got louder. Some of them special invitees.

One of the fans at the stadium was ranjith ravichandran from Coimbatore, who strauck sleek when neraj responded to his post on x asking ‘Anyone to sponsor Rs 2,000’ so he clusted the nc. Neeraj Promised to Sponsor His Trip with full vvip experience.

On Saturday morning, the day after he turned 30, ranjith, a staffer at an education at an education institution, was left star struck when he bumped into Neraj at the Official Hotel.

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“I was overwhelmed and wanted him all the best. Data Science from Bits Pilani, Said.

Ranjith had a personal setback last year, when his father ravichandra passed away after a long illness. His younger sister maheshwari is preparing for bank examinations. A Formr Distance Runner, He Had Participated At The District Level in The 1,500 Metres and 5,000 Metres While in College.

“I was on a tight budget in june that is why I posted on X about Wanting Rs 2,000.

When Neeraj Repled, Ranjith Was in Disbelief. He wondered if it was a fake account. However, when Neeraj’s team at jsw sports got in touch, he realised he wasn in the target of a con. “I saw it (Neeraj’s post) but Could Believe it and was unsure if it was real neraj chopra.

Catching the imagination

Ranjith was one of the lucky ones watching from a privileged spot but the three thousand paid tickets were up for sale) Watched from Bucket seats. The older ones were replaced for the nc classic, say organisers.

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Outside, the usual suspects at cricket matches were spotted; Face-painters charging Rs 20 for a tricolour on the cheeks. Some things were left for the last minute, like it happns in these parts of the world. A group of workers were carrying the wooden podium without the vinyl covering, taking breaks to catch their breath, a couple of hours before the start.

By the time anach athlete walked over a red carpet between two lines Thomas Rohler, the 2016 Olympic Champion, High-fivered Each of the Kids in a light-haarted fun moment. Some of the best in the world was in Bengali to comte but also always wanted to have fun at the nc classic.

Neeraj was next. Chants of ‘Neeraj’, ‘Neeraj’, ‘Neeraj’ like the family one that Resounded Across Cricket Stadiums in India in the 90s and northies when another superstar walked out.