India’s Olympic gold medallist and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has taken a major step in his professional journey. After working together for almost a decade, Neeraj has officially parted ways with JSW Sports. Along with this, he is preparing to launch his own athlete management and sports development venture named Vel Sports.
According to sources, the contract between Neeraj Chopra and JSW Sports expired in December 2025, and both sides mutually agreed not to renew it.
A decade-long partnership comes to an end
Neeraj Chopra first became associated with JSW Sports in 2016 through its Sports Excellence Programme. Since then, the organisation has supported Neeraj through the biggest milestones of his career, including:
🥇 Tokyo Olympics gold
🥈 Silver medal at World Championships, Paris
🥇 Diamond League Champion 2022
Multiple global podium finishes
JSW Sports management said that working with Neeraj has been an incredible experience, praising his discipline, consistency and impact on Indian athletics.
Neeraj Chopra’s next chapter: Launching Vel Sports
Neeraj is now ready for a new entrepreneurial role.
Reports suggest that he has already begun planning to set up:
🏟️ Track and Field High Performance Centre
🎯 Athlete mentorship and training programs
🏢 His own athlete management firm Vel Sports
This move indicates that Neeraj now wants to:
✔ give back to Indian athletics
✔ support young emerging athletes
✔ build world-class infrastructure in India
✔ shape sports entrepreneurship in the country
Neeraj Chopra’s emotional message
Neeraj thanked JSW Sports for standing with him throughout his journey. He said the partnership has been built on:
•belief
•growth
•discipline
•achievement
Neeraj stated that he will always remain grateful for the support and will take the same values into the next phase of his life and career.
Along with being India’s sporting icon, Neeraj also holds the rank of Lt. Colonel in the Indian Army.
What this means for Indian sports
Neeraj’s decision is seen as:
•a bold leadership move
•inspiration for upcoming athletes
•positive step for Indian athletics ecosystem
With Vel Sports, Neeraj aims to ensure that future champions get better support, training and guidance in India itself.