Neeraj Chopra says he is not injured after withdrawing from Golden Spike Ostrava 2024 – Firstpost

Neeraj Chopra clarified that he was not injured but decided to withdraw from the Ostrava Golden Spike 2024 athletics competition as a precautionary measure after “feeling something” in his adductor. Neeraj, the reigning Olympic champion and world champion in the men’s javelin, was scheduled to compete in the Czech Republic event on May 28, but organizers announced on Sunday that the Indian track and field star had withdrawn due to injury. adductor injury sustained during training. two weeks ago.

“The javelin throw at Ostrava Golden Spike promises a great experience. The organizers took note of a message from Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra. Due to an injury he suffered in training two weeks ago (adductor muscle), he will not be able to throw in Ostrava, but he will arrive at the event as a guest,” the statement said organizers.

Neeraj Chopra, however, soon after posted a clarification on Instagram that he was not injured but had decided to pull out because he had also had an issue with the adductor muscle earlier.

“Hello everyone! Following a recent throwing session, I decided not to compete in Ostrava because I felt something in my adductor,” Neeraj clarified through an Instagram story. “I had some problems with this in the past and pushing it to this point can lead to injury.

Clarification from Neeraj.
He said he was not injured and decided not to participate in the Ostrava event as a precaution.

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“Just to clarify, I’m not injured but I don’t want to take any risks during the Olympic year, so I had to make this decision.

“Once I feel fully recovered, I will return to competitions. Thank you for your support.”

Neeraj, however, will attend the Ostrava Golden Spike 2024 athletics competition as a guest. He had missed the same event last year due to a muscle injury.

The 26-year-old is expected to be in action at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland on June 18.

Neeraj opened his 2024 year with the Doha Diamond League on May 10, where he finished second with a throw of 88.36m. On May 15, he participated in the Federation Cup in India which was held in Bhubaneswar.

He won the gold medal at home in difficult weather conditions with a throw of 82.27m.