SportsSunday, 30 August 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Neeraj Chopra withdraws from 2026 Asian Games after ankle tendon injury
Neeraj Chopra has withdrawn from the 2026 Asian Games and all remaining events of the year after an ankle tendon injury during training.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In August 2026, India’s javelin star Neeraj Chopra withdrew from the Asian Games scheduled in Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4, 2026, after suffering an ankle tendon tear during training.
Key specifics
- The 2026 Asian Games will be held in Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4.
- India is set to send 492 athletes to the Games, according to the report.
- Neeraj Chopra said he had recorded his season’s best throw at the Lausanne Diamond League before the injury.
- He has ruled himself out of all competitions in 2026 after consulting his doctor and support team.
- The injury described in the report is a tendon tear in the ankle, sustained during training.
Exam lens
Question type: sports-current affairs match-the-following, Asian Games 2026 venue and dates, India’s 492-member contingent, Neeraj Chopra’s withdrawal due to ankle injury — a likely TNPSC one-liner on major Indian athletes and international events.