India's Tokyo Olympic gold medalist in javelin throw, Neeraj Chopra, is set to miss the Fanny Blankers-Koen Games Games due to a muscle strain.
The Indian athlete himself confirmed the news from his official Twitter handle where he wrote,
Injuries are part of the journey, but it's never easy. Recently I sustained a muscle strain during my training. Following a medical evaluation, me and my team have decided to avoid any risks which can aggravate the injury.
Unfortunately, it means that I have to withdraw from the FBK Games, in Hengelo. Wishing the organisers and the tournament all the success.
I am on the road to recovery and will aim to be back on the track in June. Thank you for all your support.
Will be back soon! 🙏 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/xJE86ULv5X
— Neeraj Chopra (@Neeraj_chopra1) May 29, 2023
Chopra was initially supposed to take part in two competitions, Fanny Blankers-Koen Games in Hengelo, Netherlands on June 4 and the Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku, Finland on June 13. But due to his injury now, he will miss the FBK Games.
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The Indian Olympian recently rose to the number 1 spot in the world rankings securing a total of 1455 points.
He will now hope to get fit as fast as possible so that he can defend his gold medal at the upcoming Asian Games 2023.
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