Neeraj Chopra rules out Diamond League Final due to ankle injury

Neeraj Chopra will not compete in the Diamond League Final in Brussels after an ankle ligament injury forced him to end his 2026 season prematurely. The Olympic javelin champion had qualified for the prestigious event but has been ruled out due to the injury.

The setback means Chopra will also miss the upcoming Asian Games in Japan. The injury marks an early conclusion to what would have been an important competitive season for the Indian athletics star.