Neeraj Chopra Ruled Out of 2026 Season After Ankle Ligament Tear
Neeraj Chopra, India's two-time Olympic medallist in javelin, has been ruled out for the remainder of the 2026 season due to an ankle ligament tear sustained during training. This injury forces him to miss major events including the Asian Games in Japan, the Diamond League Final, and the World Athletics Ultimate Championships. Chopra had recently returned from a lower back injury and showed promising form with a season-best throw of 88.05m at the Lausanne Diamond League. He expressed disappointment but is focused on recovery and a strong comeback.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (38–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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indianexpress broke this story on 29 Aug, 08:54 am. Other outlets followed.