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Neeraj Chopra Confined to Wheelchair After Ankle Injury Halts 2026 Season
✍️ Outlook India
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 06:33 AM
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A viral video shows Olympic javelin champion Neeraj Chopra in a wheelchair following an ankle injury that has forced him to miss the remainder of the 2026 athletics season.
A video that quickly went viral on social media depicts Olympic javelin gold medallist Neeraj Chopra seated in a wheelchair, his ankle visibly supported with a brace. The clip, posted by an unidentified user, confirms that the Indian star has suffered a severe ankle injury that will keep him out of competition for the rest of the 2026 season.
The injury was first reported after Chopra withdrew from a domestic meet in early March, citing pain and swelling in his left ankle. Medical assessments indicated a ligament tear that requires prolonged rehabilitation, ruling him out of upcoming international fixtures, including the Asian Games qualifiers.
Officials from the Athletics Federation of India released a brief statement expressing disappointment but emphasizing the athlete's health as the priority. Chopra has not made a personal comment yet, but his team is expected to provide updates on his recovery timeline and potential return ahead of the 2028 Olympic cycle.
The injury was first reported after Chopra withdrew from a domestic meet in early March, citing pain and swelling in his left ankle. Medical assessments indicated a ligament tear that requires prolonged rehabilitation, ruling him out of upcoming international fixtures, including the Asian Games qualifiers.
Officials from the Athletics Federation of India released a brief statement expressing disappointment but emphasizing the athlete's health as the priority. Chopra has not made a personal comment yet, but his team is expected to provide updates on his recovery timeline and potential return ahead of the 2028 Olympic cycle.