Neeraj Chopra Classic attracts long list of brand partnerships ahead of Bengaluru event

ANI June 24, 2025 273 views

The Neeraj Chopra Classic has secured partnerships with top brands like BPCL, Visa, and Audi ahead of its Bengaluru debut. JSW Sports highlights the event's potential to become a global athletics fixture. The competition will feature world-class javelin throwers competing in India for the first time. With strong sponsorship and broadcast support, the event aims to elevate India's position in international sports.

"The response to partner with the event has been fantastic" – Karan Yadav, JSW Sports
Mumbai, June 24: The Neeraj Chopra Classic--India's first global javelin competition that will see the world's best athletes go toe-to-toe at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium, in Bengaluru, on July 5th--has attracted a plethora of top brands who have come on board as partners to the event.

Key Points

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BPCL leads 16 major sponsors for the event

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Visa, Audi, and Snapchat among key partners

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Event to feature elite global javelin athletes

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Aims to become a fixture in world athletics

Accelerated by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), the event boasts a robust lineup of sponsors and collaborators, including Visa (Official Partner), Audi India (Mobility Partner), BodyArmor Lyte ORS (Hydration Partner), Duolingo English Test (Learning Partner), and Snapchat (Content Partner), among others.

Speaking on the response from brands to the NC Classic, Karan Yadav, Chief Commercial Officer, JSW Sports, said, as quoted by the Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 press release, "The versatility and range of brands that have decided to come on board with the NC Classic is testament to the potential this competition has. These are the biggest names in world javelin, spearheaded by Neeraj, competing on Indian soil for the first time. The event has all the ingredients to be a blockbuster and a regular fixture on the world athletics calendar. The response to partner with the event has been fantastic, and it only augurs well for the future of live sport planned to global standards, in India."

Radisson Hotel Group has come on board as the Hospitality Partner, while JioStar will be the official Broadcast Partner for the event. The event will also have its own range of merchandise for which FanCode Shop have come onboard as Fan Merchandise Partner.

Complete List Of Partners:

1. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited: Accelerated By 2. Visa: Official Partner3. Stage App: Official Entertainment Partner 4. Fixderma: Official Skincare Partner5. Audi India: Official Mobility Partner 6. BODYARMOR Lyte ORS: Official Hydration Partner7. Duolingo English Test: Official Learning Partner8. Under Armour: Official Athletic Performance Partner9. Radisson Hotel Group: Official Hospitality Partner10. JioStar: Official Broadcast Partner11. ACT: Official Wi-Fi Partner12. Bangalore Baptist Hospital: Official Healthcare Partner13. Radio City: Official Radio Partner14. Snapchat: Official Content Partner15. Mera Hoarding: Official Outdoor Partner16. FanCode Shop: Official Fan Merchandise Partner.

The Neeraj Chopra Classic is expected to become a premier fixture on the global athletics calendar, marking a significant step forward for world-class sporting events in India.

Reader Comments

Here are 6 authentic Indian perspective comments for the article:
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Rahul K.
This is huge for Indian sports! 🇮🇳 So many top brands supporting athletics shows how far we've come. Neeraj Chopra has truly changed the game. Hope this becomes an annual event that inspires more kids to take up javelin throw!
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Priya M.
Impressive lineup of sponsors! But I hope the focus remains on the athletes and not just brand promotions. The merchandise partner is a smart addition - would love to buy some NC Classic memorabilia to support our champion.
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Arjun S.
Bangalore is becoming India's sports capital! First IPL, now this world-class athletics event. The infrastructure at Kanteerava Stadium is perfect for such competitions. Hope ticket prices are reasonable for common fans.
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Sunita P.
So proud to see Indian brands supporting athletics! BPCL, JioStar, ACT - all homegrown companies backing this event. This is the kind of corporate support our sports ecosystem needs more of. Jai Hind!
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Vikram J.
While the brand partnerships are impressive, I hope the organizers ensure this doesn't become too commercialized. The essence should remain on promoting athletics and giving Indian fans a chance to see world-class javelin throwers live.
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Neha R.
The hydration partner is such a thoughtful addition given Bangalore's weather! 😅 Great to see every detail being considered. Hope this sets a new standard for sports events in India. Can't wait to watch it live on JioStar!

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