Ranjith Kumar Ravichandran, who had tweeted expressing his desire to watch the mega event, receives response from the double Olympic medallist
Bengaluru: Double Olympic-medallist Neeraj Chopra showed his signature humility and generosity once again – this time, by surprising a fan with an unforgettable gesture ahead of the inaugural edition of the Neeraj Chopra Classic, set to take place at the Kanteerava Stadium, in Bengaluru on July 5th.
Ranjith Kumar Ravichandran, a javelin enthusiast from Coimbatore, had responded to a Tweet on social media, expressing his dream of attending the NC Classic in Bengaluru and requesting for ₹2000 to help cover his expenses.
Neeraj’s response, posted on X (formerly Twitter), stunned not just Ranjith but fans across the country. In his Tweet, Neeraj offered him a VVIP experience and a room at Radisson Hotels, who are partners to the NC Classic.
The tweet went viral soon after, garnering many likes and shares. Neeraj’s act captured the spirit of the NC Classic, India’s first-ever World Athletics Category ‘A’ Javelin competition, and underscores his commitment to making the sport accessible to all.
The NC Classic will host 12 of the best Javelin throwers from around the globe, including the likes of Paris Olympics silver medalist Anderson Peters and former World Champion Julius Yego. Tickets to the blockbuster event are available on District by Zomato.
