Updated On: 01 July, 2025 07:23 PM IST | Bengaluru | mid-day online correspondent
This follows an earlier blow to the inaugural edition of the event, with India’s rising javelin star Kishore Jena also sidelined by an ankle injury. In his place, Yashvir Singh has been included in the final line-up

Anderson Peters (Pic: AFP)
Former world champion and Olympic bronze medallist Anderson Peters of Grenada has withdrawn from the much-anticipated Neeraj Chopra Classic due to an ankle injury. Poland’s Cyprian Mrzyglod has been drafted in as his replacement.
The organisers confirmed the development on Tuesday via an official statement on X, announcing: "*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 Mrzyglod 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