{"id":474363,"date":"2025-04-24T09:35:46","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T04:35:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=474363"},"modified":"2025-04-24T09:35:46","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T04:35:46","slug":"arshad-declines-chopras-invite-for-bengaluru-javelin-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/arshad-declines-chopras-invite-for-bengaluru-javelin-event\/","title":{"rendered":"Arshad declines Chopra\u2019s invite for Bengaluru javelin event"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Arshad Nadeem declines Bengaluru event invite from Neeraj Chopra, citing prior training commitments and Korea trip.<br \/>\n islamabad<br \/>\nPakistan\u2019s Olympic gold medallist Arshad Nadeem has formally declined Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra\u2019s invitation to participate in the Bengaluru Classic Throwing Championship scheduled for 24 May.<br \/>\nAccording to sources, Nadeem conveyed his gratitude to Chopra in a response letter, acknowledging the invitation but stating that he would not be able to attend due to a tightly packed schedule.<br \/>\n\u201cThe year\u2019s training and events have already been finalised, leaving no room for additional engagements,\u201d Nadeem reportedly told Chopra, extending best wishes for the success of the Bengaluru event.<br \/>\nNeeraj Chopra had personally invited Nadeem to compete in the upcoming javelin competition named after him. The event is set to take place on May 24 in Bengaluru, India.<br \/>\nHowever, Arshad Nadeem is set to represent Pakistan at the Asian Athletics Championship in South Korea, which begins on 27 May. He is expected to depart in the third week of May to acclimatise ahead of the continental event.<br \/>\nIt should be noted here that both athletes have previously shared the podium and mutual respect, having competed against each other at major global competitions including the World Athletics Championships.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Arshad Nadeem declines Bengaluru event invite from Neeraj Chopra, citing prior training commitments and Korea trip. islamabad Pakistan\u2019s Olympic gold medallist Arshad Nadeem has formally declined Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra\u2019s invitation to participate in the Bengaluru Classic Throwing Championship scheduled for 24 May. 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