(Sports news) Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, the current Olympic champion, has made the decision to skip the Fanny Blankers-Koen Games, a World Athletics Continental Tour Gold level competition set for June 4 in Hengelo, the Netherlands. Due to a muscle strain, this choice is being made as a preventative measure. Fans may anticipate Neeraj returning to competition at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku, Finland, which are scheduled to take place on June 15.
The 25-year-old Neeraj Chopra, who began the year with a perfect record after winning the Doha Diamond League. On 5th May with a throw of 88.67 metres he won the Doha League, Neeraj Chopra is most likely to compete next on June 13 at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Turku, Finland.
Neeraj Chopra said, “Unfortunately, it means that Ihave to withdraw from the FBK Games, in Hengelo wishing the organisers and the tournament a success”. The Fanny Blankers-Koen Games, a World Athletics Continental Tour Gold level competition, will take place on June 4 in Hengelo, Netherlands.
“Recently, I sustained a nmuscle strain during my training. Followng a medical evaluation, me and my team have decided to avoid any risks which can aggravate the injury the world No. wrote on Twitter.
“Injuries are part of the journey, but it’s never easy. I am on the road to recovery, and will aim to be back on the track in June”, Neeraj added.
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