Neeraj Chopra ruled out of 2026 Asian Games after ankle ligament tear

Neeraj Chopra has been sidelined from the 2026 Asian Games after sustaining an ankle ligament tear in a recent event, the Times of India reported on August 29, 2026.

The injury follows earlier problems in his career, including elbow surgery in 2019 and a prolonged nine-month battle with a back ailment.

He also encountered adductor issues that clouded his 2024 season and have contributed to ongoing interruptions in his remarkable athletic journey.