India, Sept. 28 -- Asian Games 2026 will feature India's men's javelin throw contingent without its biggest name, Neeraj Chopra. The defending champion was originally expected to return to Aichi-Nagoya to defend the gold medal he won in Hangzhou in 2023. However, an ankle ligament injury sustained during training forced the Olympic and world champion to end his 2026 season early.

India will instead rely on Rohit Yadav and Yashvir Singh as the javelin event takes centre stage.

Neeraj Chopra Injury Update: Why Is Indian Javelin Thrower Not Participating At Asian Games 2026?

Neeraj Chopra is missing the Asian Games 2026 due to a ligament tear in his ankle suffered during training following the Lausanne Diamond League. The injury came just...