Neeraj Chopra of India is competing within the males’s javelin throw last on the Doha Diamond League. File
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Double Olympic medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Sunday (September 15, 2024) revealed that he took half within the Diamond League season finale regardless of a hand harm sustained throughout a coaching session.
On Saturday, Chopra got here agonisingly near profitable the Diamond League crown earlier than lacking it by a single centimeter to complete as runner-up for the second consecutive 12 months with a throw of 87.86m in Brussels.
“On Monday, I injured myself in apply and x-rays confirmed that I had fractured the fourth metacarpal in my left hand. It was one other painful problem for me. However with the assistance of my group, I used to be capable of take part in Brussels,” the 26-year-old mentioned on his social media deal with.
“This was the final competitors of the 12 months, and I needed to finish my season on the monitor. Whereas I couldn’t meet my very own expectations, I really feel this was a season through which I realized so much. I’m now decided to return, totally match and able to go,” he mentioned.
Chopra had been struggling along with his health this season and is anticipated to satisfy a physician to rectify a groin harm that has affected him all season and got here in the best way of his quest to hit the elusive 90m mark.
This hand harm is a brand new one and he didn’t elaborate a lot on it.
Chopra, who added a silver to his Olympic medal tally in Paris following a historic gold on the Tokyo Video games, thus ended his season on a excessive.
Reflecting on his season, he mentioned, “Because the 2024 season ends, I look again on every thing I’ve realized via the 12 months — about enchancment, setbacks, mentality and extra.
“I wish to thank all of you to your encouragement. 2024 has made me a greater athlete and individual. See you in 2025.”
Revealed – September 15, 2024 05:00 pm IST