Jindal Stainless announced on October 16, 2025, its partnership with Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS) as key sponsor of the Track & Field Development Program at Hisar for FY 25-26. Through Jindal Stainless Foundation, the company supports 39 young athletes aged 18-25 with world-class training, featuring coaching from Dr Klaus Bartonietz, Neeraj Chopra‘s former coach.
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IIS Track & Field Program: Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Announcement | October 16, 2025 |
| Sponsor | Jindal Stainless Foundation (CSR) |
| Location | IIS Hisar Centre |
| Athletes | 39 athletes aged 18-25 |
| Focus Areas | Sprints, hurdles, throws |
| Notable Coach | Dr Klaus Bartonietz (former Neeraj Chopra coach) |
Comprehensive Athletic Development
The program provides holistic training including world-class facilities, expert coaching, sports science support, nutrition guidance, and financial assistance for travel to competitive championships. Athletes train across sprints, hurdles, and throws disciplines, preparing for national and international competitions.
IIS Hisar acts as a crucial scouting hub, identifying promising athletes from across India and channeling them into structured training ecosystems. This year’s batch includes budding javelin throwers like Aditya and Manpreet Singh, representing diverse talent from IIS’ robust Talent Identification program.
Expert Coaching Excellence
The program’s standout feature is biomechanics expert Dr Klaus Bartonietz, who previously coached Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra. His expertise in throws events brings world-class technical knowledge to India’s emerging athletics talent.
Abhyuday Jindal, Managing Director of Jindal Stainless, stated: “Supporting IIS’ Track & Field Development program is our way of ensuring promising young athletes can access the best resources and compete with confidence on the global stage. Sports is one of the key focus areas of our Foundation.”
Long-Term Partnership Impact
Jindal Stainless has supported IIS sports training at Hisar for several years, reinforcing its commitment to creating social impact through excellence in sports, fitness, and youth empowerment. As key sponsor this year, the company strengthens its role in nurturing India’s future sporting champions.
Manisha Malhotra, President of IIS, emphasized: “The partnership with Jindal Stainless is a significant step in advancing IIS’ vision of creating a world-class ecosystem for Indian athletes, providing access to state-of-the-art facilities and scientific expertise essential for success.”
For more information about the program, visit Jindal Stainless‘ press releases page for complete details.
Explore more sports development initiatives on our Indian athletics section covering grassroots programs.
The Bottom Line: Jindal Stainless’ sponsorship of IIS’ Track & Field program demonstrates corporate commitment to grassroots sports development. By providing 39 athletes access to Olympic-level coaching and facilities, the partnership creates pathways for India’s next generation of track and field champions.
FAQs
Who is Dr Klaus Bartonietz coaching at IIS Hisar?
He’s coaching the Track & Field program athletes, bringing expertise from coaching Neeraj Chopra.
How are athletes selected for the IIS Hisar program?
Through IIS’ robust Talent Identification program scouting promising athletes across India.
