India’s Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has postponed an eponymous javelin event in the southern Indian city of Bengaluru this month after his country and Pakistan extended their worst fighting in nearly three decades, Reuters reports.

The Neeraj Chopra Classic on May 24, a World Athletics Gold category meet, was set to feature a host of international names including Anderson Peters, Julius Yego, Thomas Roehler and Curtis Thompson.

“This decision has been made after careful thought and consultation, with the well-being of athletes, stakeholders, and the broader community as the top priority,” Chopra’s team announced on social media yesterday.

“We believe in the unifying power of sport. But, in this critical moment, standing firm with the nation matters most. All our gratitude and thoughts at this point are only with our Armed Forces, who are at the forefront for our nation.”