Ankle Ligament Tear Forces Neeraj Chopra Out of Asian Games

Neeraj Chopra, the Indian javelin sensation, will miss the Asian Games after a recent ankle ligament tear forced him to sit out the rest of the season. In a heartfelt X post, Chopra recounted how weeks of intensive training had finally aligned his rhythm, culminating in a season‑best 88.05‑metre throw at the Lusane Diamond League. The triumph was short‑lived; a sudden ligament rupture during a subsequent session led his medical team to recommend immediate withdrawal. While expressing sorrow over the timing, Chopra emphasized that injuries are a natural part of an athlete’s journey and that his priority now is a disciplined recovery plan. The setback also ends his participation in the Diamond League finals scheduled for early September.