# Neeraj Chopra & IOA Team Up to Wage War Against Doping — And It’s the Game-Changer Indian Sport Needed!

URL: https://technosports.co.in/neeraj-chopra-ioa-team-up-to-wage-war/  
Published: 2026-06-20  
Updated: 2026-06-20  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

India’s biggest Olympic champion is now fighting a different kind of battle — and this one is for every athlete who ever feared making the wrong choice.

## What Happened at the 2nd IOA Athletes’ Forum 2026?

More than **75 active and retired athletes** from over **30 National Sports Federations** gathered at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi on June 19, 2026 for the **2nd IOA Athletes’ Forum** — a full day of learning, dialogue and empowerment hosted by the **Indian Olympic Association (IOA)**.

The headline moment? The official launch of the **Clean Sport Campaign**, a nationwide anti-doping awareness initiative run jointly with the **Neeraj Chopra Foundation (NCF)**.

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Event** | 2nd IOA Athletes’ Forum 2026 |
| **Venue** | Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi |
| **Date** | June 19, 2026 |
| **Athletes Present** | 75+ from 30+ NSFs |
| **Key Launch** | Clean Sport Campaign |
| **Campaign Partner** | Neeraj Chopra Foundation |
| **Focus Areas** | Anti-doping, career development, branding |

## Sessions That Went Beyond the Track

The Forum wasn’t just a talk-shop. Athletes attended a masterclass on **Self-Discovery and Personal Branding** by Commonwealth Sport experts Ellen Barwise and Melody Cooper, along with breakout sessions on career pathways, profile building facilitated by **LinkedIn**, and networking skills by Simply Sport Foundation.

Interactive booths included the **IOC Athlete365 Booth** on wellbeing and the **Clean Sport Campaign Booth** — where athletes could access anti-doping education resources face to face.

For more on Indian sports initiatives and athlete development, visit [Technosports](https://www.technosports.co.in).

![Neeraj Chopra](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/neererrere.jpg)

## Neeraj Chopra’s Message That Every Young Athlete Must Hear

Chopra said it best — success comes from “years of discipline, sacrifice and doing the right things consistently.” He added that clean sport is about creating a safe space where athletes can clear their doubts about supplements and performance pressure without fear or judgment.

The **Neeraj Chopra Foundation**, founded in May 2023, works at the grassroots level to democratize sports through training facility upgrades, athlete funding, sports science support and intensive anti-doping education.

IOA President **Dr. P.T. Usha** echoed the sentiment, calling Neeraj “a powerful role model” whose credibility with young athletes makes him the perfect ambassador for this campaign.

[Anti-doping in sport](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doping_in_sport) remains one of the most critical challenges in global athletics — and India is now stepping up with athlete-led solutions.

Follow all updates on Indian Olympic sports at [Technosports](https://www.technosports.co.in/category/sports).

## FAQs

### **Q: What is the IOA Clean Sport Campaign launched with Neeraj Chopra Foundation?**

It’s a nationwide anti-doping awareness initiative using athlete-led storytelling, digital tools and workshops to help Indian athletes make informed, responsible choices.

### **Q: What was the 2nd IOA Athletes’ Forum 2026 about?**

  
It was a full-day event in New Delhi bringing together 75+ athletes for sessions on career development, personal branding, anti-doping education and athlete welfare.