The Times of India

Neeraj Chopras season over! Ligament tear rules him out of DL Final, Asian Games

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra's 2026 season has ended prematurely due to an ankle injury. He sustained the ligament tear during training after a season's best throw. Chopra will now miss the Diamond League Final and the Asian Games. This setback comes as he felt he was regaining his competitive momentum. His focus is now on rehabilitation and a stronger comeback.