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Neeraj Chopra Details Early Wrist Fracture That Nearly Ended His Javelin Career

In a Duolingo fireside chat he said a playground accident fractured his throwing wrist, jeopardising his early promise in the sport.

Neeraj Chopra while speaking at an event in Mumbai | Image: ANI

Overview

  • The injury occurred on a basketball court when Chopra grabbed the ring, fell and fractured his wrist rather than during javelin training.
  • His throwing hand remained in plaster for an extended period, sidelining him from the sport while he recovered.
  • Doctors warned that the complicated fracture could prevent him from ever throwing the javelin again.
  • Chopra credited his dream of representing India at the highest level for fuelling his determination to return to competition.
  • He rebounded to win Olympic gold in Tokyo, claim the 2023 world title, earn silver at Paris 2024 and later surpassed 90 m at the 2025 Diamond League.