Neeraj Chopra Launches Own Athlete Management Firm Vel Sports
Neeraj Chopra, a two-time Olympic medallist, recently revealed his decision to discontinue his ten-year partnership with JSW Sports. This development coincided with the launch of his new athlete management company, Vel Sports.
Since 2016, the 28-year-old has experienced significant growth in his career on the global stage, made possible by his close association with JSW Sports.
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He reminisced about the crucial role this partnership played in shaping his early career, recognizing it as a pivotal factor in his most prosperous professional era.
“Over the last decade, our journey together has been one of growth, belief, and achievement. JSW Sports has played a defining role in my career, and I’ll always remain grateful for their support and vision,” Chopra says.
“As we conclude this chapter, I carry forward the same values into the next phase of my journey,” he adds.
Chopra established a partnership with JSW Sports in 2016 after being initially discovered through the JSW Sports Excellence Program (SEP), which was a pivotal moment signifying the commencement of a highly prosperous athlete-management voyage in India. The transition was characterized by both parties as being marked by profound respect and a sense of achievement.
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JSW Sports CEO Divyanshu Singh commended the longstanding partnership and the significant accomplishments achieved by Chopra during his tenure with them.
“Working with Neeraj has been an incredible experience for all of us at JSW Sports. His success story reflects our shared philosophy of excellence and purpose. We’re immensely proud of what we’ve achieved together and wish him continued success in all his future pursuits,” Singh says.
In 2021, Chopra made history by becoming the first Indian athlete to secure a gold medal in track and field at the Olympic Games in Tokyo. He continued his success with another gold medal at the 2023 World Championships and a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Games.
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Chopra is currently in the process of recuperating from the injuries he acquired in 2025 and has yet to determine the commencement date of his 2026 season, as confirmed by a reputable official from the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) to The Indian Express. Following a back injury, the esteemed former World Champion partook in the 2025 Tokyo World Championships and clinched the eighth position in the final, thereby concluding a remarkable streak of 2,566 days on the podium.