After Groin Injury, National Games Participation Looks Difficult For Neeraj Chopra

09.09.2022 - 15:39 sports.ndtv.com

Olympic gold medalist Chopra achieved yet another historic feat on Thursday when he became the first Indian to win the prestigious Diamond League Finals title in Zurich, signing off the international season on a rousing note.

A day later, he was asked about competing in the National Games, which will be held across cities in Gujarat from September 29 to October 12. "The National Games are approaching.

I am just coming back from a groin injury, and I may not be able to train for one or two weeks. So I am primarily focused on next year," Chopra told reporters.

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India's ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra just finished a great season. After winning a silver medal at the World Championships, he became the first Indian to win a Diamond League final with a best throw of 88.44m. The Olympic gold medallist is currently enjoying a break from the sport and is travelling in Switzerland. He has been posting several photos and videos of his trip on social media. Recently, he went for skydiving too. He posted a video of it with the captaion: "Sky is not the limit!"

Watch: For Neeraj Chopra, "Sky Is Not The Limit" As He Goes Skydiving In Switzerland

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After Groin Injury, National Games Participation Looks Difficult For Neeraj Chopra

Indian Olympic Association's directive notwithstanding, champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra's participation in the upcoming National Games looks doubtful, as he is coming off a groin injury and a grueling season. Olympic gold medalist Chopra achieved yet another historic feat on Thursday when he became the first Indian to win the prestigious Diamond League Finals title in Zurich, signing off the international season on a rousing note. A day later, he was asked about competing in the National Games, which will be held across cities in Gujarat from September 29 to October 12.

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Neeraj Chopra on Friday was crowned Diamond League 2022 champion as he won the final in Zurich with a best throw of 88.44m. Chopra became the first Indian to win a Diamond League final. The Diamond League trophy adds to his historic gold medals in the 2018 Commonwealth Games and the Tokyo Olympics. Chopra managed to stave off a strong challenge from Tokyo 2020 silver medallist Jakub Vadlecjh, who registered a best throw of 86.94m.

After groin issue, National Games participation looks difficult for Neeraj Chopra

Olympic gold medallist Chopra achieved yet another historic feat on Thursday when he became the first Indian to win the prestigious Diamond League Finals title in Zurich, signing off the international season on a rousing note.