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Neeraj Chopra Ends JSW Partnership, Unveils Athlete Management Firm Vel Sports

The move signals greater athlete control in Indian sport during his recovery from 2025 injuries.

Overview

  • Chopra and JSW Sports announced the split on January 5 with statements describing the parting as one of deep respect and pride.
  • His association with JSW began in 2016 after being identified through the JSW Sports Excellence Program, marking a decade of management.
  • Launching Vel Sports positions Chopra to manage his career directly, a step he is taking during his competitive prime rather than post-retirement.
  • AFI official Adille Sumariwalla said Chopra is still recovering from last year’s injuries and has not decided when to begin his 2026 season.
  • During his JSW-managed years he won Olympic gold in Tokyo 2021, a world title in 2023, and Olympic silver in Paris 2024, and he and JSW co-organised the NC Classic in Bengaluru last year.