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  • Conceptualised by Ogilvy

    JSW film on Indian athletes at Olympics

    With the Paris 2024 Olympic Games around the corner, Ogilvy has created for JSW Group has launched a new film that delves into the mindset of the athletes who will represent India on the biggest sporting stage in less than two weeks from now.

    Launched by Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra on Wednesday, the campaign includes a longer version for digital platforms and a shorter TV commercial to be broadcast on popular channels before and during the Games.

    Conceptualised by Ogilvy and directed by Shashanka Chaturvedi from Good Morning Films, it features a mix of well-known and emerging athletes from various Olympic disciplines, including Neeraj Chopra, Nishant Dev, Preeti Pawar, Manu Bhaker, Manika Batra, and Muhammed Anas, among others. Celebrity film star Ajay Devgn has lent his voice to the film.

    The campaign also celebrates JSW’s association with the Indian Olympic Association for the Paris Olympics 2024.

    Sharing his views on the campaign, and the film, Parth Jindal, Founder, JSW Sports, said, “Rukna Nahi Hai as a JSW Group campaign, has now entered its third Olympic Games, and it has grown from being a slogan to now being an emotion, a belief that Team India and all of us will take to Paris. The film captures the essence of the athletes’ relentless pursuit, perfectly. For us, they are already champions. I am certain this film will inspire the contingent in Paris, and every single Indian who will be backing the athletes throughout the journey of the Games.”

    Speaking on the launch of the TVC, Sukesh Nayak, Chief Creative Officer at Ogilvy, said, “The concept of #RuknaNahiHai is compelling and inspiring. We are proud to be a part of this journey with JSW and our athletes from day one. This campaign brings alive the true essence of rukna nahi hai, by portraying the mindset of our athletes. For whom victory and setbacks are chapters and not the end of story. It honors their relentless pursuit which makes our country shines bright.”

    In addition to the film, the campaign will be amplified through a comprehensive 360-degree media plan, leveraging TV, Digital, OTT, Digital innovations, OOH, on-ground activations, and print.

  • To Elevate Indian esports

    Nodwin Gaming & JSW Sports announce partnership

    Nodwin Gaming, the gaming and esports media company, has announced a partnership with JSW Sports to monetise and market its gaming, esports and cultural intellectual properties (IPs).

    Commenting on this strategic partnership, Akshat Rathee, Co-founder and Managing Director of Nodwin Gaming said: “We at Nodwin Gaming are thrilled to announce our partnership with JSW Sports, a momentous milestone in the esports ecosystem. Nodwin Gaming’s technical knowhow and leadership in the esports and gaming domain, combined with JSW Sports’ commercial expertise, positions us to unlock unprecedented opportunities in the distribution and monetisation of esports content. Our shared goal is not only to empower the esports ecosystem but also to establish new benchmarks for the future. While there’s much work ahead, the excitement and possibilities are boundless!”

    Speaking on the partnership, Divyanshu Singh, COO, JSW Sports, added: “India has one of the largest esports viewing audiences in the world, estimated at roughly 150 million viewers. That number swells up to 290 million when you combine it with both, esports playing titles and fans. Talking more numbers, In 2024, the revenue in the esports market is forecasted to reach US$124.8m, and that number will only grow exponentially in the years to come. In JSW Sports and Nodwin, we see two market leaders with the kind of synergies to capitalize on these trends, and change the game when it comes to distributing and monetizing esports content.”

  • Partnership for two years

    Neeraj Chopra to endorse Disney Byju’s Early Learn App

    By Our Staff

     

    Olympic Gold medallist Neeraj Chopra, represented by JSW Sports, has been announced as the brand ambassador for Disney Byju’s Early Learn App. It’s a two-year commitment.

     

    Said JSW Sports CEO Mustafa Ghouse: “While a lot has been written and said about Neeraj’s historic achievement in Tokyo, the story behind how he got there is one that is truly inspirational, making him a great role model for the youth. We have been working closely with Neeraj to identify meaningful brand associations, and this partnership made a lot of sense since he has always wanted to work with kids. We hope that the Disney BYJU’s early learners are inspired by Neeraj’s success and make the most of this learning platform.”

     

     

  • The 23-year-old joins the JSW Sports athlete roster comprising India’s top Olympic talents

    JSW Sports signs on Rishabh Pant

    By Our Staff

     

    Rishabh Pant

    JSW Sports, the sports arm of the $13 billion JSW Group conglomerate, announced the addition of cricketer Rishabh Pant to its talent management roster. The multi-year association between the two parties will see JSW Sports manage all commercial interests and marketing rights of the 23-year-old cricketer.

     

    Said Mustafa Ghouse, CEO of JSW Sports: “I think what the world has seen Rishabh do at 23 is just the tip of the iceberg. We have always adopted a holistic approach to all our business verticals and we will continue to do that for ‘Brand Rishabh’ through this relationship. He truly is a special talent and we are confident that he has all the ingredients to become a global sporting icon.”

     

     

  • Partners with JSW Sports’ High Performance Training Centre to identify and support promising sporting talent from India’s heartland

    Ola pushes for grassroots sporting talent via #RoadToGold

    By A Correspondent

     

    Ola has launched a nationwide crowdfunding campaign to develop grassroots sporting talent - #RoadToGold. The campaign aims to support India’s collective dream to increase the chances of winning Gold medals at major global sporting events.

     

    Speaking on this initiative, Pallav Singh, Senior Vice President, Ola said: “We are proud to introduce #RoadToGold, a nationwide initiative towards supporting exceptional sporting talent in the country. The right encouragement complements sports professionals’ immense talent to win accolades at a global stage and together with a small contribution of INR 1, we can strengthen India’s chances of winning Gold medals globally.” He further added “We are glad to partner with JSW Sports and Excel entertainment who have been staunch supporters of sports in India through infrastructure and entertainment. Together, we share the dream to identify high calibre talent and turn them into medal winning performers.”

     

    Added Mustafa Ghouse, CEO, JSW Sports: “At JSW Sports, we have supported talented Indian sportspersons over the past few years and have seen the kind of impact that proper training and facilities can have on performances. Through our institute, we are attempting to take this initiative even wider by providing young talent across India access to world class infrastructure and sports science to help them realise their potential. We are proud to partner with a company like Ola to foster sporting talent and spearhead a generation of exceptional sportspersons.”