Neeraj Chopra admits missing Asian Games due to injury ‘does hurt’: ‘Friends know I’m not in the best place’
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Two-time Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra was India's biggest hope for the 2026 Asian Games, but an ankle ligament injury forced him to withdraw from the tournament. Now, Neeraj admits that missing out on the opportunity to represent India hurts him.
'It does hurt': Neeraj Chopra opens up on missing Asian Games due to injury
Neeraj Chopra shared his regret about being sidelined from the Asian Games due to an ankle injury, a significant barrier preventing him from defending his javelin throw title in Nagoya. He highlighted the essential role of support systems during his recovery and expressed gratitude for friends who help distract him from the challenges of his athletic career.
Neeraj Chopra was one of India's leading medal hopes at the 2026 Asian Games, with many predicting that he would at least make it to the podium in the men's javelin throw. However, fate had other plans as a last-minute injury during training ruled him out of the quadrennial event. Almost a month after confirming that he would miss the Asian Games, the Tokyo Olympics gold medallist has opened up about his thoughts on the missed event and his rece…
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