{
  "id": 15122053,
  "title": "'Strong, Solid Comeback Next Year': Neeraj Chopra Opens Up On Ankle Injury, Targets 2027 Return As Focus Shifts To 2028 Olympics | Video",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/strong-solid-comeback-next-year-neeraj-chopra-opens-up-on-ankle",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-17T04:26:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/strong-solid-comeback-next-year-neeraj-chopra-opens-up-on-ankle-injury-targets-2027-return-as-focus-shifts-to-2028-olympics-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai: Two-time Olympic and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is aiming for a solid comeback next year after recovering from an ankle injury, with his sights set on the 2028 Olympic Games. In an interview, Chopra stated, \"There's still some time left for the Olympics, which will be held in 2028. As you may know, I have sustained an injury, but now I am in the process of making a strong return.\"\n\nThe silver medalist from both Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympics, Chopra missed the recent 2026 Asian Games in Japan after suffering an ankle ligament injury during a training session, which also ended his season. Despite the setback, Chopra remains focused on his goal, saying, \"My primary focus now is on delivering a strong, solid comeback in the next year and achieving the kind of performance I have been striving for.\"\n\nHe also commended the performances of fellow Indian javelin throwers Yash Vir Singh and Rohit Yadav at the Asian Games 2026, noting their medals' significance in the absence of Kishore Jena and himself. Chopra urged them to remain injury-free and enjoy their sport. The emergence of young, talented athletes is a positive sign for India's future in javelin throw, he added.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: Olympic and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra said he is working towards making a strong comeback next year after sustaining an injury, with his focus on delivering strong performances ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games. #WATCH | Mumbai: Indian javelin thrower and Olympic Champion Neeraj Chopra said, \"There’s still some time for the Olympics; it is going to be held in 2028. As you…",
  "key_points": [
    "Neeraj Chopra aims for comeback next year after ankle injury.",
    "Targets 2028 Olympics, strong return focus.",
    "Commends fellow Indian javelin throwers' performances."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}