India’s two-time Olympics medallist Neeraj Chopra underwent a successful surgery on his left hand in Switzerland on September 16, a source told Sports Tak. Neeraj competed in the Diamond League 2024 final in Brussels on September 14 and missed winning the glittering Diamond Trophy by the barest of margin.
On September 15, Neeraj posted an X-ray of his left hand and said that he fractured his left hand during a training session on September 9.
"On Monday, I injured myself in practice and x-rays showed that I had fractured the fourth metacarpal in my left hand. It was another painful challenge for me. But with the help of my team, I was able to participate in Brussels," the 26-year-old wrote on his social media handle.
"This was the last competition of the year, and I wanted to end my season on the track. While I couldn’t meet my own expectations, I feel this was a season in which I learned a lot. I am now determined to return, fully fit and ready to go."
Earlier, he said he will consult the doctors and have surgery to treat his groin injury if needed.
Neeraj’s throws in Diamond League final
Neeraj who won the silver medal at the Paris Olympics 2024, threw 87.86m to finish second in Brussels. Grenada's Anderson Peters won the trophy as his first throw of 87.87m was best in the meet.
Neeraj's first and second throws were 86.82m and 83.49m. His third throw as 87.87m followed by 82.04m, 83.30m and 86.46m. As runner-up he got USD 12,000.
Neeraj thanks fans
While Neeraj is yet to achieve the 90m mark, he chose to look at the learnings from the recently-concluded season and thanked his fans for the support.
"As the 2024 season ends, I look back on everything I’ve learned through the year - about improvement, setbacks, mentality and more,” the 26-year-old wrote.
"I want to thank all of you for your encouragement. 2024 has made me a better athlete and person. See you in 2025."
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