New Delhi [India], May 29 (ANI): Tokyo Olympics gold medallist Neeraj Chopra on Monday pulled out of the FBK Games, in Hengelo, Netherlands on account of considerations about aggravating his damage.
The FBK Games is a Dutch athletics meet held yearly on the Fanny Blankers-Koen Stadium in Hengelo.
Neeraj Chopra stated on Monday that he has a muscular pressure and would miss the FBK Games subsequent month as a precaution.
In a social media publish on Twitter, Chopra wrote: “Injuries are part of the journey, but it’s never easy. Recently, I sustained a muscle strain during my training. Following a medical evaluation, me and my team have decided to avoid any risks which can aggravate the injury.””Unfortunately, it means that I have to withdraw from the FBK Games, in Hengelo. Wishing the organisers and the tournament all the success. I am on the road to recovery and will aim to be back on track in June. Thank you for all your support!” he added.
Recently India’s star javelin thrower, Neeraj grew to become the World No. 1 within the newest males’s javelin throw rankings issued by the World Athletics.
Neeraj topped the charts with 1455 factors, 22 forward of Grenada’s Anderson Peters. The Indian javelin throw ace rose to World No. 2 on August 30, 2022, however was caught behind Peters, the reigning world champion, since then.
Neeraj received the Diamond League 2022 finals in Zurich in September of final yr, making him the primary Indian athlete to take action. However, he was sidelined with an damage following his victory in Zurich.
Neeraj the Indian nationwide document holder in males’s javelin throw, competed within the season-opening Doha Diamond League on May 5 and completed first with a throw of 88.67m. Anderson Peters completed third in Doha with a distance of 85.88m.
The Indian javelin ace will compete within the World Athletics Championships in Budapest along with defending his Diamond League title and Asian Games javelin gold medal in Hangzhou. (ANI)