Neeraj Chopra Ruled Out of 2026 Season Due to Ankle Injury

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra will miss the remainder of the 2026 season, including the Diamond League Final and Asian Games, due to a severe ankle ligament tear.

The injury, sustained during training, requires immediate medical intervention, effectively ending his hopes of defending his titles this year.

Chopra's absence is a major blow to India's medal prospects in athletics, with the athlete now focusing on a full recovery for the 2027 season.