India’s Olympic silver medalist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and bronze medalist Manu Bhaker have made a mark in their respective sports and left many big names behind in the race for net worth and brand value.
Neeraj has started to overtake Indian cricketers in contracts, while major companies are eyeing two-time Paris Olympics bronze medalist shooter Manu for contracts.
According to Indian media, the brand value of both has increased tremendously, up to 330 crore Indian rupees (More than 1,100 PKR).
Before the Olympics, Neeraj Chopra’s brand value was equal to that of Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya, but now it is expected to skyrocket, potentially surpassing Pandya’s and making him the highest-valued non-cricketer athlete.
22-year-old Manu has attracted the attention of companies with extraordinary speed. She recently signed an ambassador contract with a beverage company for one and a half crore Indian rupees.
Before the Paris Olympics, her contract fee was 25 lakh per year, and her management company revealed that 40 brands wanted to sign contracts with the bronze medalist.
Despite not winning a medal, wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s brand value is increasing; his annual fee is now INR one crore, up from 25 lakh INR.
