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Neeraj Chopra pulls out of Commonwealth Games

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra on Tuesday pulled out of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games due to fitness concerns.

Neeraj Chopra pulls out of Commonwealth Games
Neeraj Chopra pulls out of Commonwealth Games
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Published : Jul 26, 2022, 12:46 PM IST

Updated : Jul 26, 2022, 12:53 PM IST

Delhi: The strong Indian contingent for the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham suffered a massive setback as star javelin thrower, fresh from his silver medal-winning performance at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene (US), has been ruled from the quadrennial showpiece due to a groin injury.

Speaking to IANS, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) secretary-general Rajiv Mehta said, Chopra had been advised rest for a month by doctors after an MRI showed an injury in his groin. Neeraj Chopra was a strong contender for the title at the Commonwealth Games as he had won gold at the 2018 Games at Gold Coast.

Delhi: The strong Indian contingent for the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham suffered a massive setback as star javelin thrower, fresh from his silver medal-winning performance at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene (US), has been ruled from the quadrennial showpiece due to a groin injury.

Speaking to IANS, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) secretary-general Rajiv Mehta said, Chopra had been advised rest for a month by doctors after an MRI showed an injury in his groin. Neeraj Chopra was a strong contender for the title at the Commonwealth Games as he had won gold at the 2018 Games at Gold Coast.

Last Updated : Jul 26, 2022, 12:53 PM IST
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