Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra revealed that he competed in the 2024 Diamond League final despite suffering from a hand injury. He shared that even with the fresh injury, he narrowly missed winning the title by just 1 centimeter, finishing second to Arnaud Peters in Brussels. Neeraj posted an X-ray of his left hand on social media, showing a noticeable crack in his metacarpals. He explained that the injury occurred during practice on September 9, and competing in the final was a painful challenge.
In the caption of his post, Neeraj mentioned that this was his last competition of the year, and though he couldn’t meet his own expectations, he is determined to return stronger in 2025. Despite the injury, Neeraj’s performance was admirable, and he has once again made the country proud.
As his fans, we should support Neeraj in this difficult journey and cheer him on for the future. Let’s appreciate his dedication and resilience by sharing his story with others. Neeraj’s determination and spirit serve as a true inspiration for everyone.
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