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The country's star athletics Neeraj Chopra missed out on winning the gold medal in the Paris Olympics. Neeraj had to be content with the silver medal. But do you know the reason behind this? Neeraj was suffering from terrible pain for a long time. For the sake of the country, Neeraj hid his pain from everyone and put in all his strength to win the gold in the Paris Olympics. Now along with Neeraj, his mother has also spoken openly about her son's injury.
Why did Neeraj miss the gold?
Indeed, Neeraj cannot stand for long. Neeraj has some problem with his legs. Neeraj Chopra himself has told this. Neeraj says that standing for a long time causes pain in his legs. Neeraj's weakness cost him heavily in the Paris Olympics and the gold medal went to Pakistani athlete Arshad Nadeem. Neeraj will consult a doctor immediately after the Olympics are over. Neeraj may have to undergo surgery to get relief from this pain. Neeraj said that he will take a decision after talking to his team.
Neeraj expressed his pain
Neeraj says, my body was giving up. Despite this, I did not give up and gave everything to win. The throw was good but I had the strength to do better. I prepared myself for this. Actually, I had never thrown a 90 meter throw before but still I felt that I could do it. I have won a silver medal for my country. This is also important for me.
Neeraj will undergo surgery
Neeraj Chopra said that his problems have been increasing for some time. That's why I did not even participate in the 2022 Commonwealth Games. 'With this injury, I threw 89.94 meters in 2022. I always rely more on technique than injury.' But now his pain is becoming unbearable. I am still dragging myself. Some treatment was also done but maybe now the time has come to do something big.
Mother also broke the silence
According to Neeraj Chopra, the medals are different but the distance is within me, I threw the javelin up to 88 meters in the 2018 Asian Games. I thought I can do better, I have a lot more in me. I will definitely do this one day. Let us tell you that Neeraj's mother has revealed her son's pain. Neeraj's mother says that for the sake of the country's pride, he hid the truth of his injury from everyone. Despite the pain and injury, Neeraj stood firm. That's why this silver is like gold for him.