3 days Ago By Firstpost
With a second place finish at the Diamond League final in Brussels, Neeraj Chopra had a largely forgetful season with a solitary win in international competitions. He took the top spot at the Paavo Nurmi Games in Finland and was off the top spot in other events - including at the Paris Olympics . Neeraj missed out on the top spot by a margin of just 1 centimetre in Brussels, with the result summing up his year and brought curtains on his season as well.
On Sunday, Neeraj shared in a social media post that he injured his left hand during training and competed despite a fracture. Though it wasn’t the most fulfilling year, Neeraj wrote that he was thankful for the learnings and the support. Shooter Manu Bhaker, who won two bronze medals at the Paris Olympics , congratulated the Tokyo 2020 champion for the season and wished him speedy recovery.
Congratulations @Neeraj_chopra1 on a fantastic season in 2024. Wishing you a speedy recovery and more success in the coming years. #NeerajChopra https://t.
co/4NUgfVtiAf “Congratulations @Neeraj_chopra1 on a fantastic season in 2024. Wishing you a speedy recovery and more success in the coming years,” she wrote, reacting to Neeraj’s post. In his post, Neeraj had written: “As the 2024 season ends, I look back on everything I’ve learned through the year - about improvement, setbacks, mentality, and more.
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.
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.
I want to thank all of you for your encouragement. 2024 has made me a better athlete and person. See you in 2025.
Jai Hind!”.
