Men’s javelin champion Neeraj Chopra, who is currently the reigning Olympic, World, and Asian champion, was named as Laureus Ambassador today. He is devoted to supporting Laureus Sport for Good, a global foundation that funds over 300 programmes that use sport to combat discrimination and inequality against young people worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
His connection to Laureus dates back to 2022, when he received a nomination for the Laureus World Sports Awards’ Breakthrough of the Year category, which followed his Olympic gold medal\u2014the first ever won by an Indian track and field athlete\u2014in Tokyo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After researching Laureus, Neeraj became interested in the athlete-led organisation that honours the transformative potential of sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Neeraj won gold at the World Championships and the Asian Games earlier this month, propelling him to the top of the world rankings this year. In his native nation, he has become extremely popular because to his gold medal run. His winning throw in Tokyo occurred on August 7, which is now recognised as National Javelin Day. He is in high demand for endorsement deals and media appearances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s a big honour for me to join Laureus as an Ambassador, said Neeraj Chopra, the recently appointed Laureus Ambassador. I’m excited to use my platform and the positive effects of sport to support young people in India and around the world, the golden boy of India said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He further said, it is encouraging to see the numerous legends who have participated in this programme and the impact they have had on the world, as he also firmly believe that sports have the ability to transform society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Neeraj becomes a part of an exclusive group of top athletes from all eras as a Laureus Ambassador, which includes Academy Members and legendary figures from Indian sports like Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and Kapil Dev.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Laureus Ambassador and former Indian cricket all-rounder Yuvraj Singh said, as a fellow Laureus Ambassador, I am looking forward to talking to Neeraj about our ideas to make a difference in India and beyond. He further said, When an athlete at the top of his game looks beyond his immediate sporting goals and considers how he may use his platform for good, it is truly amazing. His best years are still ahead of him<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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