India's Premier Javelin Thrower and two-time Olympic Medalist Neeraj Chopra has officially concluded his longstanding ten-year collaboration with JSW Sports, a partnership that commenced in 2016 and played a crucial role in shaping his ascent to global stardom, as he embarks on an independent path by establishing his own athlete management entity named Vel Sports.
The 27-year-old athlete, in a carefully worded press release, conveyed deep appreciation for JSW Sports' unwavering support and visionary guidance over the past decade, crediting the organization with fostering an environment of sustained growth, mutual belief, and remarkable accomplishments that transformed him from a promising talent into an international icon.
Both Chopra and JSW Sports underscored that the separation is amicable and rooted in profound mutual respect and shared pride for the legacy built together, with the athlete affirming his commitment to upholding the core principles of excellence and dedication as he transitions into this self-directed phase of his professional career.
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Divyanshu Singh, Chief Executive Officer of JSW Sports, echoed the positive sentiments, describing the association with Chopra as a profoundly rewarding journey aligned with the group's ethos of pursuing excellence with purpose, while extending heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for his continued dominance and future ventures in the sport.
Neeraj Chopra's extraordinary achievements under the JSW banner include scripting history as the first Indian track and field athlete to claim Olympic gold at the Tokyo 2021 Games, securing the World Athletics Championship title in 2023, earning silver at the Paris 2024 Olympics, and consistently delivering podium finishes across prestigious Diamond League and other international competitions.
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