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Neeraj Returns To Diamond League For Season Opener, Reveals He Confirmed Participation A Week Ago

By IANS News June 18, 2026 • 15:46 PM View: 82

Swiss Olympic Training Centre: Neeraj Chopra has revealed that his return to competitive action at the Wanda Diamond League in Doha was confirmed only days before the event, with the Olympic champion requesting organisers to allow him extra time before committing to the season opener.

Speaking during the pre-event media interaction on Thursday, Chopra said he asked Diamond League officials to confirm his participation at the last moment as he continued to assess his recovery from injury. After his final training session convinced both him and his support team that he was ready, the organisers agreed, paving the way for his comeback in Doha.

Explaining why he waited until the final stages before entering the competition, Chopra admitted that returning too early after injury was never part of the plan. The Indian javelin thrower reflected on the setbacks that followed his decision to compete at the World Championships in Tokyo despite not being fully fit and explained how he and his support staff took a far more cautious approach this time.

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