India ready to host global sport beyond cricket: JSW Sports COO
In a passionate message hours ahead of the much-anticipated launch of the international javelin event named after Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra, Singh said the tournament marks a significant milestone not only for the sport of javelin, but for Indian athletics as a whole.
'At JSW Sports, we have always believed in the power of sport to inspire, unite and uplift. When Neeraj came to us with the idea of hosting a worldclass javelin event in India — one that would offer a stage for the world's best while igniting the dreams of the next generation, we knew we had to help him bring it to life,' Singh stated.
He emphasised that the Neeraj Chopra Classic is not merely a sporting fixture, but a reflection of changing narratives in Indian sports, particularly in disciplines long relegated to the margins.
'For far too long, athletics has lived on the margins of mainstream sporting consciousness in our country. But Neeraj's journey — from Khandra to Olympic gold — has changed that. This event is our collective effort to push that narrative forward,' Singh added.
Singh acknowledged that realising an event of such scale and ambition requires more than just passion. 'It takes belief. It takes vision. And it takes an enormous amount of support,' he said, extending gratitude to every brand and partner that backed the initiative.
'Their support is not just commercial — it's cultural. It's part of rewriting what's possible for Indian sport.'
He further expressed sincere appreciation to the Government of Karnataka, the Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports, the Karnataka Olympic Association, and the Athletics Federation of India. 'Without their guidance and encouragement, none of this would have been possible. They have been lighthouses and true partners in progress,' he remarked.
Reiterating JSW Sports' mission, Singh said: 'Our aim has always been to elevate Indian sport — one athlete, one story, one milestone at a time. And the Neeraj Chopra Classic is one of the most meaningful milestones yet.'
Calling on the public to embrace the experience, Singh encouraged attendees and viewers to absorb the moment. 'Whether you're a lifelong athletics fan or someone discovering the sport for the first time — watch the throws, feel the tension, hear the roar.
"This is more than just a competition. It's the start of something new, and hopefully something lasting,' he said.
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