Two-time javelin world champion and Paris Olympic medalist Anderson Peters has been ruled out of the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 due to an ankle injury which he sustained in his last outing.
Cyprian Mrzygłód of Poland will step in to replace Peters. The 27 year old boasts a personal best of 85.92m, achieved recently at the Kuortaneen Keskusurheilukenttä in Kuortane, Finland. The Polish thrower also claimed a bronze medal at the 2025 European Throwing Cup and is currently in impressive form.
The announcement was made by the official social media handles of the Neeraj Chopra Classic on Tuesday. On X (formerly Twitter), they stated:
“Anderson Peters has been ruled out of the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 due to an ankle injury sustained during his last competition. Poland’s Cyprian Mrzygłód has been named as his replacement in the final lineup.”
*Official Update*
Anderson Peters has been ruled out of the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 due to an ankle injury sustained during his last competition.
Poland’s Cyprian Mrzygłód has been named as his replacement in the final lineup.#NeerajChopraClassic #javelin #athletes pic.twitter.com/IrM3gRtT4b— Neeraj Chopra Classic (@nc_classic) July 1, 2025
On Monday, June 30, Asian Games silver medalist Kishore Jena withdrew due to an ankle injury. In his place, 23-year-old Yashvir Singh has been named as a replacement.
Yashvir finished fifth at the Asian Athletics Championships in Gumi, South Korea, and was the runner-up at the 2025 Federation Cup. He is currently in good touch and brings promising credentials. He holds a personal best of 82.57m which he achieved during the Asian Championships earlier this year.
That announcement was also made via social media:
“Kishore Jena has been ruled out of the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 due to an ankle injury. Yashvir Singh has been named as his replacement in the final lineup.”
Official Update:
Kishore Jena has been ruled out of the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 due to an ankle injury.
Yashvir Singh has been named as his replacement in the final lineup.#NeerajChopraClassic pic.twitter.com/oX3tUoB7Dl— Neeraj Chopra Classic (@nc_classic) June 30, 2025
Earlier, on June 6, when the updated entry list for the NC Classic was published on social media, Martin Konečný of the Czech Republic was named as the replacement for Japan’s Genki Dean.
The replacement of Peters marks the third change in the lineup since the full roster was initially announced after the event’s new date was confirmed.
The inaugural NC Classic was originally scheduled for May 24 at the Tau Devi Lal Sports Complex in Panchkula, Haryana – the home state of Neeraj Chopra. However, the venue did not meet the standard requirements for a World Athletics A category meet. As a result, the event was shifted to Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. Due to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the meet was then postponed, with a new date set for July 5.
The javelin meet, organised by the double-Olympic medallist, in collaboration with JSW Sports and the Athletics Federation of India (AFI), will feature a world-class field comprising seven international throwers and five Indian athletes, led by Neeraj himself.
Participating Athletes:
India
Neeraj Chopra – PB: 90.23m
Sachin Yadav – PB: 85.16m
Rohit Yadav – PB: 83.40m
Sahil Silwal – PB: 81.81m
Yashvir Singh – PB: 82.56m
International
Luiz Mauricio da Silva (Brazil) – PB: 86.62m
Thomas Röhler (Germany) – PB: 93.90m
Curtis Thompson (USA) – PB : 87.76m
Martin Konečný (Czech Republic) – PB: 80.59m
Cyprian Mrzyglód (Poland) – PB : 85.92m
Julius Yego (Kenya) – PB: 92.72m
Rumesh Pathirage (Sri Lanka) – PB: 85.45m
With multiple Olympic, World Championship and continental medalists in the fray, javelin fans can expect good competition and potentially world-leading throws.
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