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Neeraj Chopra Gives Positive Ankle Injury Update And Targets Return
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News18•17-10-2026, 15:25
Neeraj Chopra Gives Positive Ankle Injury Update And Targets Return
- •Double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra is progressing well with his rehabilitation after suffering an ankle ligament tear during training in August.
- •The injury forced him to miss the 2026 Asian Games in Japan and the Diamond League Final following his season-best throw of 88.05 metres in Lausanne.
- •With the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics in sight, Chopra is fully focused on making a strong comeback to competition next year.
- •India's javelin athletes Yash Vir Singh and Rohit Yadav claimed silver and bronze medals respectively at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya in Chopra's absence.
Key Questions Answered
Neeraj Chopra suffered an ankle ligament tear during a training session in August. The injury forced him to end his 2026 competitive season prematurely.
Due to his ankle ligament tear, Chopra was forced to miss both the 2026 Asian Games in Japan and the Diamond League Final.
In Chopra's absence at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Yash Vir Singh won the silver medal with a personal best of 85.72 meters, and Rohit Yadav secured the bronze with 84.35 meters.
