Neeraj Chopra’s season over! Ligament tear rules him out of DL Final, Asian Games
Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra's 2026 season has ended prematurely due to an ankle injury. He sustained the ligament tear during training after a season's best throw. Chopra will now miss the Diamond League Final and the Asian Games. This setback comes as he felt he was regaining his competitive momentum. His focus is now on rehabilitation and a stronger comeback.
New Delhi: Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has been ruled out of the remainder of the 2026 season following an ankle ligament tear during training, which will keep him out of the upcoming Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan and the Diamond League Finals in Brussels. The two-time Olympic medallist announced the news on his X account, attributing the decision to consultations with his medical team.
Chopra's current season had been one of recovery, with his return to competition delayed due to a lower back injury. Despite achieving a season's best throw of 88.05m at the Lausanne Diamond League, the recent ankle injury has dealt a significant setback to his progress. With this setback, Chopra's participation in the World Athletics Ultimate Championships in Budapest is also at risk.
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