In a significant development, Swiss luxury watch brand OMEGA has announced the appointment of Olympic and world championships gold medal-winning javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra as its sporting ambassador. This partnership comes ahead of the Paris Olympics 2024, where OMEGA will serve as the Official Timekeeper.
Neeraj Chopra, the first Asian athlete to win an Olympic gold medal in javelin and the first Asian to win gold in his event at the World Championship, was invited to the OMEGA boutique in Doha, ahead of his participation at the first leg of Diamond League.
Neeraj Chopra to join Omega Watches
Speaking on the partnership, Chopra expressed his excitement about being part of such an iconic brand that plays a significant role in timekeeping at the Olympic Games. He said, “I am very excited to be a part of such an iconic brand that plays such a huge role in timekeeping at the Olympic Games. I am looking forward to a great association with OMEGA and the upcoming spectacle in Paris”.
OMEGA has been the Official Timekeeper at almost every Olympic Games since 1932. Paris 2024 will mark OMEGA’s 31st occasion as the Official Timekeeper of the Games. This association with Neeraj Chopra, a celebrated athlete, further strengthens OMEGA’s commitment to sports and its integral role in timekeeping at the Olympic Games.
After competing in the Diamond League, Chopra will head to Bhubaneswar for the Federation Cup athletics championship, which will be his first competitive outing on Indian soil in three years.
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