Even before the start of the Commonwealth Games, India has suffered a major setback. Neeraj Chopra, a strong contender for gold in javelin throw, has been ruled out of the Commonwealth Games. They are not fit. He had recently suffered an injury during the final of the World Athletics Championships. IOA Secretary General Rajeev Mehta has confirmed Neeraj's exit from the Commonwealth Games. Rajeev Mehta said, Neeraj Chopra will not participate in the Commonwealth Games 2022. He is not fit due to injury in the final of the World Athletics Championships. They have informed us about this. Neeraj suffered an injury during the final of the World Athletics Championships. He was also seen wearing a bandage on his thigh during the event. After this he had an MRI scan, in which groin injury was detected. He has been advised rest for three weeks. Neeraj himself also said after the final that I felt a little pain after the fourth throw. After that I tied the bandage and did the next throw. At the moment, I have just returned from the event, so I am not aware of much trouble. It will be known only after the investigation, how serious this injury is. Neeraj Chopra won the gold of Javelin Throw in the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. Then he became the first athlete from India to win a gold medal in this event. In such a situation, it will not be easy for India to win gold in his absence this time. Rohit Yadav, who reached the finals of the World Athletics Championships, is from.

one month rest advice

India's star athlete Neeraj Chopra, who pulled out of the Games just two days before the start of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, has been advised a month's rest. Indian Olympic Association Secretary General Rajeev Mehta said, Neeraj called from the US this morning to inform that he would not be able to participate in the Birmingham Commonwealth Games. His medical team has advised him to rest for a month. IOA tweeted, Neeraj will not be able to defend his title in the Commonwealth Games due to his fitness concerns. We hope for his speedy recovery and stand by him during this challenging time.