Neeraj Chopra's VEL Sports Management Signs High Jump Star Pooja
Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra's VEL Sports Management partners with national record holder Pooja to boost her sporting and commercial career.
In a move aimed at elevating the next generation of Indian athletics, VEL Sports Management, an initiative driven by the vision of Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra, has officially signed high jump sensation Pooja. The Haryana-born athlete, who has already etched her name in the record books, will now benefit from the professional guidance and commercial backing of Chopra's sports management venture.
A Powerhouse Partnership for a Rising Star
The association is designed to be a comprehensive support system, allowing Pooja to dedicate her full attention to her training and performance. VEL Sports Management will oversee a wide array of professional aspects of her career, including:
- Sporting Development: Providing essential training support and guidance to help her scale new heights in the high jump.
- Commercial Representation: Managing brand partnerships, endorsements, and contract negotiations.
- Personal Branding: Handling media relations and crafting a professional image that resonates globally.
- Career Planning: Strategizing long-term goals to ensure a sustainable and successful career in international athletics.
Pooja's Remarkable Ascent
At just 19 years old, Pooja has already emerged as one of the most promising faces of Indian sports. Her recent achievements have put her on the global map, most notably:
- Winning a bronze medal in the women's high jump at the 2026 Asian Games held in Aichi-Nagoya.
- Setting a new Indian national record of 1.93m during her gold-medal winning performance at the Asian U20 Athletics Championships in Hong Kong earlier this year.
"I am delighted to begin this partnership with VEL Sports Management," Pooja stated. "Coming from Haryana, like Neeraj sir, I feel a special sense of pride in representing our country and hope to inspire more young athletes to dream big."
Giving Back to the Sporting Community
The signing reflects Neeraj Chopra's commitment to fostering talent within India. Himani Mor, the Managing Director of VEL Sports Management, emphasized that the agency's core mission is to build a robust support system around athletes so they can focus on their ambitions while unlocking commercial growth.
Mor highlighted that VEL is an extension of Neeraj's passion for giving back to the sporting community. She expressed confidence that with the right opportunities and support, Pooja is capable of reaching even greater heights and continuing to bring pride to the nation.
With the backing of VEL Sports Management, Pooja now enters a new chapter of her career, determined to push her physical limits and achieve further milestones on the international stage.