‘Still a while for the Olympics’: Neeraj Chopra shares replace on damage, reveals comeback plans
Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra is focusing on a robust return to competitors in 2027 after an ankle ligament damage compelled him to overlook the 2026 Asian Games in Japan and finish his season early.The Indian javelin star stated he’s targeted on recovering and bettering his efficiency as he seems forward to the 2028 Olympics.Speaking to reporters on the launch of the 2026 Audi Q3 in Mumbai, Chopra burdened that there’s nonetheless time earlier than the subsequent Olympics and that his rapid precedence is to return to competitors at his greatest.Chopra, who gained gold on the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and silver at Paris 2024, stated his consideration is firmly on recovering from the damage and making ready for subsequent season.“There’s nonetheless a while for the Olympics; it’ll be held in 2028. As you may know, I sustained an damage, however I’m now within the course of of creating a comeback. My focus now’s on staging a robust, strong comeback subsequent yr and delivering the form of efficiency I’ve been aiming for,” he stated, as quoted by information company ANI.
Chopra Praises younger Indian javelin throwers
Chopra additionally praised Yash Vir Singh and Rohit Yadav for successful silver and bronze respectively in males’s javelin on the 2026 Asian Games. He stated their achievements, regardless of his and Kishore Jena’s absence, confirmed that India has a number of promising athletes able to successful medals on the overseas stage.Reflecting on India’s efficiency, Chopra highlighted the significance of creating younger expertise and inspired the athletes to guard their well being whereas persevering with to benefit from the sport.“I feel Yashvir and Rohit carried out exceptionally effectively. At the final Asian Games, we secured two medals—a gold and a silver. This time round, even within the absence of Kishore (Kishore Jena) and me, we nonetheless managed to deliver house two medals. The emergence of those new, younger athletes is a really optimistic signal for India, exhibiting that now we have no scarcity of expertise. I want all of them one of the best for the longer term; I’d additionally advise them to take excellent care of themselves, keep injury-free, and easily get pleasure from their sport,” he stated.
