'I Was Training Every Day Without...' Neeraj Chopra Recalls Unprecedented 10-Month Struggle
News sports other-sports 'I Was Training Every Day Without...' Neeraj Chopra Recalls Unprecedented 10-Month Struggle 'I Was Training Every Day Without...' Neeraj Chopra Recalls Unprecedented
News sports other-sports 'I Was Training Every Day Without...' Neeraj Chopra Recalls Unprecedented 10-Month Struggle 'I Was Training Every Day Without...' Neeraj Chopra Recalls Unprecedented 10-Month Struggle Published By, Last Updated: August 05, 2026, 12:56 IST Neeraj Chopra reveals he was unsure of even competing this season while recovering from injuries. Neeraj Chopra won the CWG 2026 silver. (AP Photo) India star Neeraj Chopra is grateful to be back competing at the highest level after enduring a difficult 10-month period that tested him in ways he never expected. The Olympic champion said he was not even sure he would compete this season before going on to win a silver medal at the recent Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. The 28-year-old battled multiple injuries for nearly a year.
At the Commonwealth Games, he produced his season-best throw of 85.63m to claim the silver medal. The 2018 Commonwealth Games gold medallist missed the next edition in Birmingham due to injury. Last year, ahead of the World Championships in September, he also suffered a lower back injury. In the lead-up to this year’s Commonwealth Games, Chopra had competed in just one event. “There are throws that travel far, and then there are moments that carry the weight of an entire journey. This one means so much more than the distance," Chopra wrote on Instagram alongside a clip of his silver medal winning throw. “The past 10 months has (sic) tested me in ways I never expected. Recovering from multiple injuries, rebuilding my body, finding my rhythm again, and learning to be patient when all I wanted was to compete.
I was training every day without knowing if I will even have a season to compete this year," he added. Chopra also thanked his coaches and family for their unwavering support throughout his recovery. “To be back competing at this level feels good. None of this would have been possible on my own. I’m deeply grateful for the people who never stopped believing in me. My physio, Ishaan ji who has been by my side every step of the recovery, helping me get back to doing what I love. My coach, Jai, who has been with me since the very first time I picked up a javelin. My family, that always stand strong with me no matter what the circumstances are," he added.
News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author Feroz Khan Feroz Khan has been covering sports for over 12 years now and is currently working with Network18 as Principal Correspondent. He embarked on his journey in 2011 and has since acquired vast experience... Read More First Published: August 05, 2026, 12:56 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Loading comments...
The BriefWire