International Sports Brand PUMA came forward to become the official kit sponsor of Athletics Federation of India (AFI) with a a historic multi-year deal. Now every single athlete under AFI and representing India in track & field, jumps, throws, cross country running and marathons at both domestic and international tournaments will get the access of world class speed suits.
Currently PUMA is working with 17 federations across the world wide, including Jamaica, Brazil, New Zealand, Portugal.
Arne Freundt, CEO of PUMA of said, “We are excited that we can now bring this spirit to the Athletics Federation of India. India is one of the most dynamic markets and we hope that by achieving success with the Athletics Federation of India”.
Adille Sumariwalla, President of Athletics Federation of India(AFI) added “Our association with PUMA represents a significant milestone for India’s athletes. We are confident that this partnership will propel Indian athletics to new heights on the global stage”. 

With this, several international icons such as Neeraj Chopra (javelin throw), Kishore Jena (javelin throw), Parul Chaudhary (steeplechase), Subha Venkatesan (4x 400 m relay), 
Murali Sreeshankar (long jump), Jyothi Yarraji (hurdle), Priyanka Goswami (race walk) and Jeswin Aldrin (long jump) will be seen sporting PUMA’s gear across sporting events. 
Javelin throw champion Neeraj Chopra said, “As an athlete training for 12 years, I know the importance of high-quality gear for high-level practice. With Athletics Federation of India teaming up with global sports brand PUMA, Indian athletes across all levels will now have access to training gear of international excellence, assisting us to express our best in our game now. This partnership signals the bright future of Indian sport.”