Neeraj Chopra stars in latest Under Armour ad campaign

On July 1, 2024, Under Armour announced the launch of its latest campaign titled “ZIDD FOR MORE”, inspired by Neeraj Chopra’s grit. 

The “ZIDD FOR MORE” campaign delves deep into the Olympic and World Champion’s ziddi mindset to never give up on his goal of bringing greater glory to the nation. 

The campaign aims to not only celebrate Chopra’s journey but also encourages the entire nation to participate by sharing their own stories of perseverance using the hashtag #ZIDDFORMORE. 

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Speaking on Under Armour’s association with Neeraj Chopra, Tushar Goculdas, Managing Director, Underdog Athletics, Exclusive India Distributor and Licensee for Under Armour, said: 

“We are proud of our long partnership with Neeraj, one of India’s greatest athletes and an icon of today’s generation, who embodies the brand’s core values: grit, resilience, and determination. Through this campaign we endeavour to inspire all athletes and strengthen Under Armour’s position as India’s most loved athletic performance brand.”

Speaking to the press about his new deal, Neeraj Chopra, said: 

“It’s great to have Under Armour supporting me, not just with the high-performance gear that enhances my performance during my training and competition, but also in sharing my journey to inspire the next generation of Indian athletes. This campaign resonates deeply with me because it carries a message I firmly believe in: stay focused, work hard, and pursue your dreams relentlessly.”

JSW Sports has been exclusively managing Neeraj since 2017. Divyanshu Singh, Chief Operating Officer of JSW Sports, said: 

“We’re excited to see Under Armour’s ZIDD FOR MORE campaign come to life with Neeraj, our marquee athlete and Under Armour’s first Brand Ambassador in India. Neeraj has significantly inspired the next generation of Indian athletes and contributed to the growth of athletics in India. His success has unlocked the marketing potential of Olympic sports in the country. At JSW Sports, we see our talent roster elevating Indian sports and sponsorships, and campaigns like this from Under Armour play a crucial role in achieving that.”