'I wanted to end...,' Neeraj Chopra reveals he participated in Diamond League final with fractured hand

India's ace javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has revealed that he participated in Diamond League final with a fracture in his hand. The revelation comes a day after Chopra missed the gold in the final by just 0.01-metre difference.

"On Monday, I injured myself in practice and x-rays showed that I had fractured the fourth metacarpal in my left hand. It was another painful challenge for me. But with the help of my team, I was able to participate in Brussels," Chopra wrote on his social media handle X with a couple of pictures which also included his X-ray.

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Competing in the javelin throw final at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels on Saturday (Sep 14), Neeraj stood second (87.86 m), with Paris bronze medalist Anderson Peters winning the coveted trophy with his best throw of 87.87 m.

Even last year, Neeraj stood second with his best throw of 83.80 m, losing to Czech Republic's Jakub, who registered a throw of 84.24 m. Though he bettered his record this time, Neeraj failed to put his hands on the trophy by a whisker.

Chopra acknowledged in his post that he couldn't meet the expectations this season but is determined to return next season better.

"This was the last competition of the year, and I wanted to end my season on the track. While I couldn’t meet my own expectations, I feel this was a season in which I learned a lot. I am now determined to return, fully fit and ready to go," wrote Chopra on his post.

"I want to thank all of you for your encouragement. 2024 has made me a better athlete and person. See you in 2025," he added.

Neeraj, who talked about undergoing surgery for his groin after the Olympics, delayed to complete in the Diamond League. With India's javelin hero's season getting over, Neeraj might go under the knife.