Neeraj Chopra Reveals He Was Scared- Striking Revelation After Winning Commonwealth Games 2026 Silver

Neeraj Chopra shares that he was “scared” each time he trod up for an attempt during the men’s javelin throw event at the Commonwealth Games 2026.

Neeraj Chopra was very scared every time he stepped up for an attempt during the men’s javelin throw event at the Commonwealth Games 2026. Whereas the star athlete went on to claim the silver medal, he said that apprehensions about the injury were on his mind. This was his first medal at a major competition in almost a year after injuries plagued him. But he showed tremendous determination to bounce back and clinch a medal for his country. Neeraj produced a season-best attempt of 85.83m, but the gold medal went to Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage with a massive 89.75m.

According to the news, Neeraj Chopra viewed his comeback quite well! He does not do very well in cold weather, as an Indian after all. It feels good to return to the podium. I am slowly getting the results of the work that I put in,” Chopra said after the event.

Further, he added, Enhancement will happen. I will try to get better throws in the next competitions. I think the main change is that if you are 100 per cent fit, you have the fighting spirit that you’ll overcome anything. But an injury makes you think. You are petrified. Today as well, I was scared. I did not want to run very hard; I sought to keep my body in control. But absolutely, the throw was decent.”

He had one good throw today, and I also had only one decent throw.”

Even though delighted to return to the podium, Neeraj said his primary objective remains to rally with every competition as he builds towards the rest of the season.