Neeraj Chopra Stays in Germany for Health and Training

Neeraj Chopra, India's top javelin thrower, has decided to stay in Germany for 45 more days. This means he won't be coming back to India soon. Chopra just won a silver medal at the Paris Olympics, but instead of coming home to celebrate, he's focusing on his health and future competitions.

Why Chopra is Staying in Germany

A person close to Chopra's family told reporters that the athlete has gone to Germany. He will stay there for about a month and a half. The main reason for this extended stay is to see doctors. Chopra wants to get advice about a possible surgery for an injury that has been bothering him for a while.

During the Olympics, Chopra mentioned that he might need surgery for a groin injury. This injury has been a problem for him for the past two years. He said that when he was throwing the javelin, a lot of his focus was on dealing with the pain from this injury.

Possible Participation in Diamond League Events

While in Germany, Chopra is also thinking about taking part in upcoming Diamond League events. The Diamond League is a series of important competitions for track and field athletes. Chopra has done well in these events before, even winning the Diamond League Trophy in 2022.

There are two Diamond League events coming up soon - one in Lausanne on August 22 and another in Zurich on September 5. If Chopra wants to compete in the Diamond League Final in Brussels on September 14, he needs to take part in at least one of these events.

However, Chopra's team, including his coach and physiotherapist, will decide if he should compete. They will base this decision on how he's feeling and his overall condition. If Chopra misses both the Lausanne and Zurich events, he might not be able to compete in the Diamond League Final.

By staying in Germany, Chopra is showing that he's thinking about his long-term career. He wants to make sure he's healthy and ready for future competitions, even if it means missing out on celebrations at home for now.