The American multinational financial services corporation, Visa has roped in the well-known and talented Olympic gold medalist, Neeraj Chopra as a Team Visa athlete for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Through his partnership with Visa, Chopra becomes the second athlete from India to join Team Visa among other international athletes, further highlighting Visa’s importance and dedication to sports.
Sandeep Ghosh, Group Country Manager, India and South Asia, Visa, said, “Sports is one of the strongest unifying factors worldwide and Visa is delighted to have the nation’s pride, Neeraj Chopra, join Team Visa and be our brand ambassador. As a trusted brand in digital payments, we truly believe in uplifting everyone, everywhere. Thus, by championing sports and sportspersons and our association with India’s Olympics icon Neeraj Chopra, we underscore our dedication to support inspirational athletes across sporting disciplines.”
On the development, Neeraj Chopra, said, “I am excited to be associated with Visa, a brand that all of us have been so familiar with. Trust and consistency are essentials of every partnership and Visa has stood for these principles for several years now. I hope that through this association, we can inspire people to go from strength to strength with the values of hard work and consistent commitment.”
Visa has a track record of working with well-known athletes. In 2019, Visa inked a partnership with badminton star PV Sindhu as the first Indian Team Visa athlete for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.
Visa has been a worldwide sponsor of the Olympic and Paralympic Games since 1986, with a commitment that runs until 2032. Visa, as a partner, assures safe and secure digital payments at these events, whether for tickets, merchandise, or concessions, irrespective of location or currency.