Neeraj Chopra ruled out of 2026 season following ankle ligament tear
2 sources across 2 countries · India · Pakistan
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- Dawn
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Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has ended his 2026 season early after sustaining a ligament tear in his ankle during training. The 28 year old athlete announced the decision via a statement and an Instagram post on Saturday, noting that the decision followed discussions with his doctor and team. As a result, Chopra will miss the Diamond League Final and the Asian Games in Aichi Nagoya, Japan, which are scheduled to begin next month.
Chopra had recently competed in the Lausanne Diamond League, where he recorded a season best throw. He had previously competed in the Doha Diamond League in June and the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, where he earned a silver medal. His return to competition in June followed a nine month rehabilitation period after an injury in September 2025.
In his statement, Chopra expressed disappointment at the setback, stating that he felt he was gaining momentum and finding his rhythm. He noted that his current focus is on recovering and returning stronger. The injury sidelines him for the second time in a year, following previous struggles with lower back discomfort and a disc injury.
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- The center left outlet framed the event within the broader context of Chopra's injury history and his rivalry with Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem.
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- The center leaning outlet framed the injury as a major setback for Indian athletics and a blow to the country's medal hopes.
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