Neeraj Chopra: Battling Injury, Holding Legacy

Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra faced a back problem during the World Championships in Tokyo, impacting his performance. He ended eighth, while debutant Sachin Yadav finished fourth. Chopra, dealing with an injury since training in the Czech Republic, remains optimistic for the next season despite the setback.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 18-09-2025 20:16 IST | Created: 18-09-2025 20:16 IST
Neeraj Chopra: Battling Injury, Holding Legacy
Neeraj Chopra
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Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra has been grappling with a back problem, which affected his performance in the World Championships finals in Tokyo on Thursday.

A trusted source in the Athletics Federation of India revealed to PTI that Chopra struggled with back issues before his competition. The two-time Olympic medallist confirmed the problem post-event, finishing eighth, with debutant Sachin Yadav securing fourth with a personal best.

Despite the setback, Chopra maintains a positive outlook for future events, acknowledging the injury's impact and focusing on recovery.

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