Neeraj Chopra took to his social media handles to confirm that he will sit out for the remainder of the season due to ligament tear
Published: August 29, 2026, 2:13 PM IST
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Two-time Olympics medallist and India’s torchbearer in Javelin Throw Neeraj Chopra has confirmed that he will miss the rest of the season and will not participate in any upcoming competition, including the Asian Games 2026 in Japan, due to an injury he sustained after producing his season best throw of 88.05 meters during the recent Diamond League edition in Lausanne.
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