- Jindal Stainless is the key sponsor of this year’s Track & Field Development Program
- The program, led by the Inspire Institute of Sport and supported by Jindal Stainless Foundation, aims to nurture budding athletes
New Delhi, Hisar, Jajpur, 16 October, 2025: Jindal Stainless, India’s leading stainless-steel manufacturer, has joined hands with Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS), India’s first privately funded high performance training centre, to nurture the country’s next generation of sporting talent. As part of this effort under its CSR arm, Jindal Stainless Foundation, the company is the key sponsor of IIS’ Track & Field Development program in Hisar, aimed at grooming young Indian talent for national and international sporting success, for FY 25-26.
The Hisar centre of IIS acts as a key scouting hub, identifying promising athletes from across the country and channelling them into a structured training ecosystem. The program, focused on athletes aged 18–25, offers training across sprints, hurdles and throws, equipping them with the skills required to achieve their sporting aspirations. This year’s program batch in Hisar comprises 39 athletes, who will benefit from a holistic training ecosystem enabled by Jindal Stainless, including access to world-class facilities, expert coaching, sports science support, nutrition, and financial assistance for travel to competitive championships. Notably, the program features the expertise of biomechanics expert Dr Klaus Bartonietz, who is the former coach of Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra.
Speaking about the initiative, Managing Director, Jindal Stainless, Mr Abhyuday Jindal, said, “At Jindal Stainless, we believe in empowering talent and creating opportunities where they matter most. Supporting IIS’ Track & Field Development program is our way of ensuring that 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, and through this collaboration, we aim to nurture India’s future champions.”
“The partnership with Jindal Stainless is a significant step in advancing IIS’ vision of creating a world-class ecosystem for Indian athletes. Their support will allow us to strengthen our Track & Field Development program in Hisar, while providing young talent with access to state-of-the-art facilities, scientific expertise, and competitive opportunities essential for success at the national and international levels,” said Manisha Malhotra, President of the Inspire Institute of Sport.”
Athletes in the program represent a diverse pool of talent from across India, identified through IIS’ robust Talent Identification program. Among the several young athletes at the facility are budding javelin throwers like Aditya and Manpreet Singh.
Jindal Stainless has been associated with IIS for the past few years, supporting sports training at Hisar centre. By serving as the key sponsor of the Track & Field Development program at Hisar this year, the company reinforces its commitment to creating social impact in the communities it serves by fostering excellence in sports, fitness, and youth empowerment.
About the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS)
Inspire Institute of Sport is one of India’s premier training facilities dedicated to nurturing sporting talent across multiple disciplines. With a commitment to excellence, IIS provides athletes with world-class training, cutting-edge facilities, and mentorship from top coaches, empowering them to achieve their full potential on the global stage.
About Jindal Stainless Foundation
The Jindal Stainless Foundation is the CSR arm of Jindal Stainless. It works across diverse areas including community development, education, environment, health, heritage, art and culture, skill development and livelihood, sports, and disaster response. By investing in grassroots initiatives, the Foundation seeks to create sustainable change and opportunities for communities across India.
About Jindal Stainless
India’s leading stainless steel manufacturer, Jindal Stainless, had an annual turnover of INR 40,182 crore (USD 4.75 billion) in FY25 and is ramping up its facilities to reach 4.2 million tonnes of annual melt capacity in FY27. It has 16 stainless steel manufacturing and processing facilities in India and abroad, including in Spain and Indonesia, and a worldwide network in 12 countries, as of March 2025. In India, there are ten sales offices and six service centres, as of March 2025. The company’s product range includes stainless steel slabs, blooms, coils, plates, sheets, precision strips, wire rods, rebars, blade steel, and coin blanks.
Jindal Stainless relies on its integrated operations to enhance its cost competitiveness and operational efficiency. Founded in 1970, Jindal Stainless continues to be inspired by a vision for innovation and enriching lives and is committed to social responsibility.
Jindal Stainless remains focused on a greener and sustainable future. The company manufactures stainless steel using electric arc furnace, a process that significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions and allows for recyclability of scrap without compromising on quality.
