Indian javelin throw star Neeraj Chopra has broken his silence for the first time after pulling out of Commonwealth Games 2022 due to an injury. Chopra sustained a groin injury during the men's javelin final at the World Athletics Championships 2022 where he clinched a historic silver medal after finishing second behind world champion Anderson Peters with his best throw of 88.

Neeraj Chopra breaks his silence after pulling out of CWG 2022: 'Hurt about not being able to defend my title'

On Tuesday (July 26), India dealt with a huge blow ahead of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, from July 29. Neeraj Chopra, being touted as one of the strongest medal contenders for CWG 2022, got ruled out of the showpiece event due to a groin injury.

Neeraj Chopra out of CWG'22: After stupendous run since Tokyo 2020, javelin star's misfortune catches up

In what comes as a huge blow for India, javelin star Neeraj Chopra is set to miss the upcoming Commonwealth Games 2022. Chopra will not defend his title at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham this year due to an injury.

Neeraj Chopra to miss Commonwealth Games 2022 due to injury