Brett Lee reacts to Neeraj Chopra’s ‘javelin’ remark

Neeraj Chopra returns to the country for the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025.

Neeraj Chopra had recently made a statement about Australia cricket legend Brett Lee on his javelin throw. However, Lee has humbly and graciously responded to India’s double Olympic medallist’s statements. His remark comes amid Chopra’s return to the country for the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 after back-to-back wins at the Paris Diamond League and Ostrava Golden Spike.

Neeraj Chopra’s statement on Brett Lee.

Neeraj Chopra, in a recent interview with the official broadcasters of the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025, JioStar, was asked which cricketer he thought would have excelled in javelin throw, and Chopra picked former Australia fast bowler Brett Lee. He said, “I have heard that Brett Lee was a javelin thrower. I think he could throw the javelin well, especially when he was in his peak years.”

Brett Lee reacts with a classy response to Neeraj Chopra’s statement.

Taking to social media, Brett Lee responded to Chopra’s remark, admitting that the javelin story was true and he had tried his hand at the sport during his school days. However, he added he was nowhere close to Chopra’s level. He even noted how tough the javelin was on the elbow before wishing the Olympic champion the best for his upcoming events. He tweeted, “I did throw the javelin back in my schooling days, but nowhere near what Neeraj does & continues to do. Very tough on the elbow. I have however, admired what this fine athlete can do and wish him well.”

The Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 begins on July 5 and will be India’s first-ever international javelin competition. It was initially scheduled for May 24 but was postponed due to military tensions between India and Pakistan. The venue has also been relocated from Panchkula to Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru due to lighting limitations at the original venue, which affected live telecast capabilities.