Pakistani Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem has declined Neeraj Chopra's invitation to compete in the NC Classic javelin event in Bengaluru on May 24, citing a conflict with his training schedule for the Asian Athletics Championships. While expressing gratitude to Chopra, Nadeem confirmed his commitment to the Asian Championship in Gumi, Korea, from May 27 to 31.
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