Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a prominent oil and gas company in India, has announced a partnership with Neeraj Chopra Classic, India’s inaugural global javelin competition.
With this deal, the brand has become the event’s ‘accelerated by speed’ sponsor. The inaugural event will take place on July 5, 2025, at Bengaluru’s historic Kanteerava Stadium.
This is not merely a javelin competition. It’s a statement that India is poised to seize the lead in international track and field. The Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025, which will include an elite field of international talent including Olympic medallists Anderson Peters, Julius Yego, and Thomas Rohler, promises to be one of the most star-studded javelin competitions ever held in the country.
Mr. Pardeep Goyal, Business Head (Retail), BPCL, said, “Neeraj Chopra has been associated with BPCL as the brand ambassador for our premium petrol, Speed, which symbolizes high-performance, efficiency and reliability. We take immense pride in supporting his extraordinary journey—from a world-class athlete to a global icon. The Neeraj Chopra Classic is not just a sporting event, but a symbol of India’s athletic aspirations taking flight. We congratulate Neeraj for his vision and leadership, which is reshaping India’s sporting narrative and placing Indian athletics on the world map.”
With a history of sponsoring Indian sports since 1987, nurturing over 200 players, providing sophisticated training, and recently introducing a national sports scholarship, BPCL is still devoted to inspiring athletic potential. As the ‘Accelerated by Speed’ sponsor, BPCL brings its high-performance mindset to an event that honours precision, power, and speed, values that are in sync with both the sport of javelin and BPCL’s brand image.
Via this cooperation, BPCL continues to support activities that inspire youngsters, encourage excellence, and foster national pride through sports. With Neeraj Chopra at the helm, this event is more than just a competition; it’s a source of national pride and global recognition for Indian athletics.
Along with BPCL, the likes of Fixderma, BODYARMOR, Under Armour, ACT Fibernet, Bangalore Baptist Hospital, Mera Hoarding, and more have joined in as sponsors for the event that is jointly organized by Neeraj Chopra, JSW Sports, the Athletics Federation of India (AFI), and World Athletics (WA).
In addition to the sport, the event will provide fans with an unforgettable experience through live music performances, fan zones, and interactive engagement activities, making it a true celebration of sport, culture, and country.
