'Full VVIP experience waiting for you': Neeraj Chopra's reply wins hearts on internet

New Delhi: Indian javelin superstar Neeraj Chopra has once again captured the nation's admiration, this time not for his record-breaking throws but for a heartwarming gesture that has gone viral on social media.

The Olympic and World Champion personally sponsored a full VVIP experience for a fan, Ranjith, to attend the upcoming Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 in Bengaluru, leaving the internet in awe of his humility and generosity.

The story began when Ranjith, a cricket enthusiast from Coimbatore, jokingly tweeted on June 25, asking for a sponsorship of Rs 2,000 to travel and watch the javelin event.

Little did he know that his lighthearted plea would catch the attention of the sporting icon himself.

Chopra responded with a surprise announcement: "Hi, Ranjith. You've got a full VVIP experience waiting for you in Bengaluru because your trip to the @nc_classic is on me!  And thanks to @RadissonHotels, you'll be staying about 90 metres away from me. See you soon! "

Hi, Ranjith. You've got a full VVIP experience waiting for you in Bengaluru because your trip to the @nc_classic is on me! 😊

And thanks to @RadissonHotels, you'll be staying about 90 metres away from me. See you soon! 😉 https://t.co/aQvkNEnLry

— Neeraj Chopra (@Neeraj_chopra1) June 27, 2025

The Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025, scheduled for July 5 at Sree Kanteerava Stadium, will mark a historic moment as India hosts its first standalone, World Athletics-recognised Category A Gold javelin event.

Featuring global stars like Anderson Peters and Julius Yego, the event is poised to showcase Chopra's competitive return to Indian soil, a rare occurrence given his international schedule.