Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra ends season early after ligament tear
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- Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra announced he is ending his 2026 season early due to a ligament tear sustained during training.
- This is the second time this year Chopra has been sidelined, having previously undergone a nine-month rehabilitation for a disc injury.
- Chopra, who won gold at the Tokyo Olympics and silver in Paris, aims to recover well and return stronger.
Neeraj Chopra, India's Olympic javelin champion, has announced the premature end to his 2026 season following a ligament tear sustained during training. The 28-year-old athlete shared the news on Instagram, expressing disappointment but acknowledging setbacks as part of his journey.
After discussions with my doctor and team, we've decided that I will sit out the rest of this season.
Chopra's decision comes after he secured second place at the Lausanne Diamond League with a throw of 88.05 meters. However, the injury occurred shortly after the event, forcing him to withdraw from the remainder of the season, including the Diamond League finals in Brussels.
This marks the second significant period of absence for Chopra this year. He had previously dealt with a disc injury aggravated in September 2025, which led to a nine-month rehabilitation period after the Tokyo World Championships. He had only recently returned to competition in June.
It's disappointing, especially because I felt close to finding my rhythm. But as they say, setbacks are a part of the journey.
"After discussions with my doctor and team, we've decided that I will sit out the rest of this season," Chopra posted. "It's disappointing, especially because I felt close to finding my rhythm. But as they say, setbacks are a part of the journey." He added, "My focus now is on recovering well and coming back even stronger."
My focus now is on recovering well and coming back even stronger.
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