Indian javelin star and double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra On Sunday, she revealed that she participated in the Diamond League season finale in Brussels.
He failed to win the Diamond League crown, finishing second in the standings for the second year in a row. His throw was 87.86m, one centimetre short of the amount needed to win the crown.
In 2022, Chopra won the Diamond League crown.
“On Monday I was injured during training and X-rays showed that I had fractured the fourth metacarpal of my left hand. It was another painful challenge for me. But with the help of my team I was able to participate in Brussels,” the 26-year-old athlete said on his social networks.
The metacarpals, also known as the palm bones, are the bones found between the fingers and the wrist in the human hand. There are five metacarpals in each hand and each bone is associated with a specific finger.
ChopraA right-handed javelin thrower, he was beaten to gold by two-time world champion Anderson Peters of Grenada, who sent his spear 87.87m on his first attempt.
Neeraj Chopra’s fitness
The Haryana athlete He has struggled with his fitness this year and is expected to see a doctor soon to correct a groin injury that has plagued him all season and stood in the way of him reaching the elusive 90-metre mark.
Chopra recently won a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, following a historic gold at the Tokyo Games.
“This was the last competition of the year and I wanted to finish my season on the track. While I was not able to meet my own expectations, I feel that this was a season where I learned a lot. Now I am determined to return, in top form and ready for action,” Chopra said.
“As the 2024 season comes to a close, I look back and think about everything I’ve learned throughout the year – about improvement, setbacks, mindset and more,” he added. “I want to thank everyone for their support. 2024 has made me a better athlete and person. See you in 2025.”
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