‘Feeling Much Better’: Neeraj Chopra Targets Strong Comeback in 2027 After Ankle Injury Setback

FILE – Neeraj Chopra is a two-time Olympic medal winning Indian javelin thrower.

Two-time Olympic medal-winning javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra is edging closer to a return after making encouraging progress in his recovery from an ankle injury.

Neeraj is targeting a strong comeback in 2027, with the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics firmly on his radar.

Neeraj, who won gold at the Tokyo Olympics and silver in Paris in 2024, had to end his 2026 season early after picking up the injury during training in August. The setback ruled him out of the Asian Games and the Diamond League final, bringing his competitive campaign to an abrupt halt.

However, the Indian star remains optimistic about his recovery and has shifted his focus towards returning to competition next year, with the 2028 Olympics still some distance away.

“There is still some time left for the Olympics in 2028,” Neeraj told reporters on the sidelines of an event in Mumbai.

“As you would know, I am on a comeback trail and I am feeling much better to a great extent with the ankle injury. The focus now is to have a strong comeback next year and to bring out the performance which was…

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