Hurt about not defending CWG title: Neeraj Chopra on missing CWG 2022

Chopra went on to say that he will be focusing on his rehabilitation and thanked the entire country for the support he has received.

Olympic Gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has issued a message, saying that he is hurt about not being able to defend his crown at the upcoming Commonwealth Games 2022.

On Tuesday, news broke that Chopra will be pulling out of the upcoming event due to an injury, considered by many to be a medal favorite at CWG, the 24-year-old was also supposed to be India’s flagbearer at the opening ceremony of the event.

In a lengthy statement issued on Twitter, the Indian star opened up on the reason why he will be missing the event in Birmingham and also pinpointed when he sustained the injury.

The 24-year-old said that he had been feeling uncomfortable after the pull he felt in his groin after his fourth throw at the World Championships and after further investigation in the US, it was found that he had sustained a minor strain.

Chopra said that after further discussions with his support staff and the Indian Olympic Association, Athletics Federation of India, and Sports Authority of India, it was decided that it would be best if he skips the CWG to avoid risking an aggravation of the injury.

The Olympic Gold Medallist went on to say that he is hurt at not being able to defend his crown at the event and disappointed at missing out on the chance to become India’s flagbearer during the opening ceremony.

Chopra went on to say that he will be focusing on his rehabilitation and thanked the entire country for the support he has received. He went on to urge his fans to join him in cheering his fellow Indian athletes at the games.

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