New Delhi: Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has been ruled out of the remainder of the 2026 season after suffering a ligament tear in his ankle during training, forcing the two-time Olympic medallist to miss next month's Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The 28-year-old was on a comeback trail after recovering from a lower back injury that has troubled him since September last year Key points and original sources are listed below.

• New Delhi: Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has been ruled out of the remainder of the 2026 season after suffering a ligament tear in his ankle during training, forcing the two-time Olympic medallist to miss next month's Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, J...S1

• The 28-year-old was on a comeback trail after recovering from a lower back injury that has troubled him since September last yearS2

• Neeraj Chopra ruled out of Asian Games after ankle ligament tear ends seasonS3