Neeraj Chopra Targets 2027 Return After Injury Ends Season Early
· Sports · Times of India, Sportstar
Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra has confirmed he is targeting a strong return to competition in 2027 after an ankle ligament injury forced him to end his season early and miss the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. Speaking in Mumbai during the launch of the 2026 Audi Q3, the Indian javelin star stated his immediate priority is full recovery as he prepares for the 2028 Olympics. Chopra praised young Indian throwers Yash Vir Singh and Rohit Yadav for winning silver and bronze respectively in the men's javelin event at the Asian Games. He noted that their success in his and Kishore Jena's absence demonstrates the depth of emerging athletic talent in India.
Why it matters
The star athlete's extended recovery timeline sets the stage for his rebuilding phase ahead of the 2028 Olympic cycle while highlighting the rise of new medal contenders in Indian athletics.
Read the original report — Times of India
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