Neeraj Chopra ruled out for 2026 season with ankle injury

Neeraj Chopra tore ankle ligaments in training and won't compete again in 2026. The injury rules him out of the Asian Games and Diamond League Final. Medical staff say the tear needs long rehab, though no return date has been set.

This season was meant to build on his Olympic and world titles. Instead, India's top javelin thrower sits out two major events where he would have been the strongest individual medal hope.

The athletics federation now has to recalibrate targets for both competitions without its most consistent performer.