Neeraj’s return will be the biggest highlight

Besides the Asian Games gold medallist, local favourite Jena will be another star attraction; the National Anti-Doping Agency is expected to be active during the event

World and Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra’s return to a domestic event after his historic performance in the Tokyo Games three years ago will be the biggest highlight of the National Federation athletics meet, starting on Sunday.

Besides Asian Games gold medallist Neeraj, silver medallist and local favourite Kishore Jena will be another big attraction as fans will get a chance to see both of them in action after watching them on television during their seasonopening performances in Doha Diamond League.

As per Athletics Federation of India (AFI) rules, the athletes who have crossed 75m will directly participate in the javelin ˜nal on Wednesday. Three will make it to the ˜nal through the qualifying round.

India chief coach Radhakrishnan Nair looked forward to the javelin competition,