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Neeraj Chopra to resume training and rehabilitation in next two weeks

Double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra said his ankle injury has improved significantly and he will restart training and rehabilitation soon.

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Neeraj Chopra (file photo) Photo: Athletics Federation of India / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Neeraj Chopra plans to resume training and rehabilitation within two weeks after his ankle injury improved. The 28-year-old javelin thrower missed the Asian Games and the rest of the 2026 season.

Key takeaways

  • Neeraj Chopra will resume training and rehabilitation in the next couple of weeks
  • His ankle injury improved significantly after following complete rest advised by doctors
  • He last competed at the Lausanne Diamond League on August 21, finishing second with 88.05 metres
  • He missed the Asian Games, Diamond League final and inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championships
  • He is a double Olympic medallist and former World Champion

Double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra will resume training and rehabilitation in the next couple of weeks, he told Sports Authority of India media. The 28-year-old javelin thrower said his ankle injury has improved significantly after he followed complete rest as advised by his medical team. The update comes from New Delhi on October 30, 2026.

Recovery and medical advice

Chopra said his injury is much better now after facing issues in the first month and a half. He consulted Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala, who advised that he can now resume training and begin proper rehabilitation. He confirmed he followed complete rest as prescribed by his doctors.

Recent competition and season absence

Neeraj Chopra last competed at the Lausanne Diamond League on August 21, where he finished second with a throw of 88.05 metres. A day later he pulled out of the rest of the 2026 season due to an ankle ligament tear. The injury forced him to miss the Asian Games, the Diamond League final, and the World Athletics Ultimate Championships.

Career record

Chopra won Olympic gold at Tokyo 2020 and silver at Paris 2024. He is a former World Champion and became the first Asian javelin thrower to win Olympic gold. He also became the first Asian to win gold at the 2023 World Championships. He finished in the top two in 26 consecutive tournaments from June 2021 to September 2025.

Support and upcoming events

Chopra said TOPS (Target Olympic Podium Scheme) and SAI have been supporting him for years, and he has been part of the TOPS Core Group for many years.

He welcomed the Union Cabinet’s approval of the Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme on October 28, saying domestic manufacturing will make it easier for athletes to source equipment.

He also extended his best wishes to Indian athletes heading to the Youth Olympic Games, advising them to enjoy the experience and use pressure to their advantage. No return competition date was given in the sources.

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