Neeraj Chopra misses Asian Games after ankle ligament tear
Neeraj Chopra, the Olympic and world javelin champion, will miss the remainder of the 2026 season after tearing a ligament in his ankle during training shortly after a season-best throw at the Lausanne Diamond League. The 28-year-old announced the decision on Instagram, saying he will sit out to focus on recovery and aims to return stronger. His withdrawal rules him out of the Asian Games in Japan and the Diamond League finals in Brussels on September 5. The absence removes a top medal contender for India at the Asian Games and alters competitor lineups at major javelin events this season.
Chopra will miss the rest of the 2026 season.
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Chopra had a season-best throw at the Lausanne Diamond League. Shortly after, he tore an ankle ligament in training. He will focus on rehabilitation and miss remaining events this season.
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