Neeraj Chopra ruled out of 2026 season with ankle ligament tear, to miss Asian Games title defence
India's Neeraj Chopra out for season with ankle injury
Neeraj Chopra, India's two-time Olympic javelin medalist, has been forced to withdraw from the 2026 athletics season due to a severe ankle injury, effectively ruling him out of defending his title at the upcoming Asian Games in Japan. The 28-year-old javelin thrower expressed his disappointment, stating that he had nearly found his rhythm and was gaining momentum with his personal best throw in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Chopra, who secured an Olympic gold in 2021 and silver in 2024, had been heralded as India's foremost javelin thrower. Despite his setback, he emphasized that setbacks are an integral part of the journey.
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