Aditi Ashok becomes 1st female Indian golfer to qualify for Olympics

NEW DELHI: Aditi Ashok on Tuesday became the first female Indian golfer to qualify for Tokyo Olympics. Golfer Aditi Ashok scripted history after the final Olympic rankings were released on Tuesday. She qualified in 45th place and will now play in her second Olympics.

"Many congratulations to @aditigolf for becoming the 1st female Indian golfer to qualify for #Tokyo2020 after the final Olympic rankings were released today. She qualified in 45th place and is going to be playing her 2nd Olympics. #Cheer4India," Sports Authority of India (SAI) tweeted.

Aditi Ashok said she is privileged to have the opportunity to represent India in the Olympic Games again.

"I still think of @Rio2016 like it was only yesterday. To have the honour of playing for India @OlympicGolf @Tokyo2020 is beyond exciting. I'm privileged to have the opportunity to represent my country & my sport at the games again," Aditi Ashok tweeted.

Last week, ace Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri qualified for his second successive Olympics as he finished as the best-placed Indian golfer in the final Tokyo Games Rankings released. Agencies

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