Neeraj Chopra has pulled out of the celebrated Paavo Nurmi Games to be held on June 13 at Turku in Finland as he recovers from a muscle strain | file photograph
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Recovering from a muscle strain he had sustained final month, celebrity Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has pulled out of the celebrated Paavo Nurmi Games to be held on June 13 at Turku in Finland.
Event organisers stated that the Olympic champion Indian has knowledgeable them concerning the “cancellation” of his participation in the World Athletics Continental Tour gold stage event due to “health” points.
“Javelin Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra cancelled his participation in the Paavo Nurmi Games. Chopra’s manager messaged the competition organisers that the athlete has health problems, which is why the (his) competition had to be cancelled,” stated a press release on the web site of the Finnish Athletics Federation.
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“Of course, peak cancellations are always upsetting. At the moment, there seem to be quite a few 90m javelin throwers from recent years injured. Chopra’s second best result of all time is from Turku last summer and he was certainly looking forward to the competition at least as much as we were,” stated Jari Salonen, CEO of P.N. Turku Oy, which organises the Paavo Nurmi Games.
On May 29, Chopra has issued a press release that he suffered a muscle strain throughout coaching and was pulling out of the FBK Games (June 4) at Hengelo in the Netherlands as a precautionary measure.
“Recently, I sustained a muscle strain during my training. Following a medical evaluation, me and my team have decided to avoid any risks which can aggravate the injury,” the world No. 1 had stated on Twitter.
“Unfortunately, it means that I have to withdraw from the FBK Games. Injuries are part of the journey, but it’s never easy. I am on the road to recovery, and will aim to be back on the track in June.”
The 25-year-old had loved an ideal begin to the season by profitable the Doha Diamond League on May 5 with a throw of 88.67m.
It will not be but clear when Chopra will return to motion, although there may be greater than two months earlier than of the Wold Championships (August 19-27) in Budapest, Hungary, which is the most important event this 12 months, together with the Diamond League Finals and the Asian Games.
Last month, the sports activities ministry, whereas clearing Chopra’s coaching proposal in Finland, had stated that he’ll participate in a number of World Athletics gold stage occasions in June by basing at Kuortane Olympic Training Centre in that nation throughout this time.
