'I Didn't Know if I'd Compete This Year': Neeraj Chopra Opens up on 10-Month Injury Battle
Chopra said a back injury kept him out for nine months before his silver-medal return, and he will next compete in Lausanne.
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Last 10 months tested me in ways I never expected: Neeraj Chopra - The Tribune
Opening about the fitness issues that he has been battling for close to a year, Indian javelin throw ace Neeraj Chopra said the last 10 months have tested him in ways that he never expected. The 28-year-old two-time Olympic medallist, who added a Commonwealth Games silver to his crowded cabinet last week, was primarily hampered […]
After winning a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games and achieving a season-best throw of 85.83m, Neeraj Chopra spoke openly for the first time about how difficult the last 10 months have been for him, how he continued to train every day despite multiple injuries, an adductor muscle problem, a lower back injury and a long wait.
'I didn't know if I'd compete this year': Neeraj Chopra opens up on 10-month injury battle
Neeraj Chopra has revealed the extent of the injuries that troubled him over the past 10 months, saying he was unsure if he would compete this season. Here's what the Olympic champion said after winning Commonwealth Games silver.
Neeraj Chopra reflects on 10-month injury struggle after CWG silver: 'This one means so much'
Neeraj Chopra secured the silver medal with a best throw of 85.83m, while debutant Yashvir Singh won bronze as India celebrated two medals in the event. Chopra's final attempt ended in a foul, but his earlier effort was enough to seal second place in his second Commonwealth Games appearance. The Indian javelin star said the last 10 months were extremely difficult and thanked everyone who helped him during his recovery.
Neeraj Chopra's CWG Silver: A Triumph Over Injury
Former Olympic and World Championship gold medallist Neeraj Chopra secured a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026, describing it as a special achievement following a challenging 10-month recovery from multiple injuries. He credited his support system for his successful return to competition.
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