Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra says competing at the 2025 World Championships while carrying a lower back injury was a mistake. According to the reports, Chopra acknowledges that the decision to participate despite the injury affected his performance. He finished eighth at the Tokyo World Championships in September 2025 with a throw of 84.03 metres. After the event, he said he was dealing with a lower back problem during the competition.
The sources also state that Chopra is now fully fit and plans to return to competition at the Doha Diamond League. His stated goal for the upcoming meet is to build on his prior achievements and work on refining his technique. The outlets present his comments as a reflection on how the injury disrupted his form and outcomes during the World Championships, while looking forward to a fresh run once healthy.
