ATHLETICS HARYANA

I am pleased to inform you that the AFI has decided to celebrate the first ever Athletics Olympic Medal winning by Neeraj Chopra on his medal Winning day of 7th August every year by conducting Javelin Throw event by each affiliated Unit of AFI. In continuation of AFI's decision Athletics Haryana decided to celebrate historical winning of first ever medal of Indian Athletics in Games of Olympiad by its most talented athlete Neeraj Chopra by Organizing Neeraj Chopra Javelin Throw event on 7th August annually.

This event will be commenced from this year with title "3^rd Neeraj Chopra Open  Javelin Throw Championships 2024" and same is scheduled to be held at New Sports Stadium Sewah off side road of new Bus Stand, Panipat.

The Championships and event shall be organized in accordance with the rules of AFI Competition Manual.

Championships & Eligibility Details: 

1.    The Athletes belonging to the Men, Women, under 20 years Boys, Under 20 years Girls, Under 18 years Boys, Under 18 years Girls, Under 16 years Boys, Under 16 years Girls, 14 years Boys and Under 14 years Girls can take part in this competition.

2.    The entries should be submitted “ONLINE” on Athletics Haryana website/Entry portal www.haryanaathletics.com directly by the individual athlete from 18 July to 31 July 2024. Entries sent by the mode other than “ONLINE” will not be accepted. In other words, no manual entry will be accepted.

3.    Entry Fee of INR 600/- per athlete (Senior and Under 20) and INR 300/- per athlete (Under 18, under 16 and under 14) will have to be paid online along with entry thru Athletics Haryana Website. Last date for receipt of Entries is 31 July, 2024. The entry fee paid is non-refundable, hence athletes are advised to submit the entries only if they are sure about their participation.

Reckoning of Age for Junior Athletes:

An athlete should be below 20 years, 18 years, 16 years and 14 years as the case may be, on 7^th August 2024. The following age groups will facilitate the junior athletes to send the entry in the appropriate age group

  Men & Women 

Under 20 Years - Born between 08.08.2004 & 07.08.2006

Under 18 Years - Born between 08.08.2006 & 07.08.2008

Under 16 Years - Born between 08.08.2008 & 07.08.2010

Under 14 Years - Born between 08.08.2010 & 07.08.2014      Kids Javelin

Medals and Certificates:

Medal ceremony will be conducted, the medals will be issued during the course of the Competition. Merit and Participation Certificates will be issued only to those athletes who achieve the qualification standards set by AH.

Boarding & Lodging:

Boarding, Lodging & Local Transport facilities to participating Athletes will NOT be provided by the Athletics Haryana. Athletes will therefore have to make their own arrangements in this regard.

Disclaimer:

Athletics Haryana or Organizing Unit will not be held responsible directly or indirectly for any loss of life/damage/illness/injury in connection to participation in 3^rd Neeraj Chopra Open Haryana Javelin Throw Championships 2024. All Athletes/officials/vendors have to participate on their own risk