‘Still some time for the Olympics’: Neeraj Chopra shares injury update and reveals comeback plans

Two-time Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra is targeting a strong return to competition in 2027 after an ankle injury forced him to miss the 2026 Asian Games in Japan and end his season early.The Indian javelin star said she is focused on recovering and improving her performance as she looks ahead to the 2028 Olympics.Speaking to reporters at the launch of the Audi Q3 2026 in Mumbai, Chopra emphasized that there is still time before the next Olympics and that his immediate priority is to return to the competition at his best.Chopra, who won gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and silver at Paris 2024, said his focus is firmly on recovering from injury and preparing for next season.“There is still some time before the Olympics; it will be held in 2028. As you may know, I suffered an injury but now I am in the process of coming back. My focus now is to make a strong, solid comeback next year and give the performance I have been aiming for,” he said, according to news agency ANI.

Chopra praises the young Indian javelin throwers

Chopra also praised Yash Vir Singh and Rohit Yadav for winning silver and bronze in men’s javelin at the 2026 Asian Games. He said their achievements, despite his and Kishore Jena’s absence, showed that India has several promising athletes capable of winning medals on the international stage.Reflecting on India’s performance, Chopra emphasized the importance of developing young talent and encouraged athletes to protect their health while continuing to enjoy the sport.“I think Yashvir and Rohit have done exceptionally well. In the last Asian Games, we secured two medals – gold and silver. This time, even without Kishore (Kishore Jena) and I, we managed to bring home two medals. The emergence of these new, young athletes is a very positive sign for India, which shows that we have no shortage of talent to look after them well. I wish them all to look after them. injury-free and simply enjoying their sport,” he said.