Aditi Ashok Receives Historic Silver Medal After Becoming First Indian Woman Golfer To Secure Podium Finish in Asian Games (Watch Video)
The 25-year-old looked set to win a gold medal but eventually it was Arpichuya Yubol of Thailand who won the top prize in Hangzhou. Nonetheless, she made history by becoming the first Indian to have a podium finish in Asian Games.
Aditi Ashok on Sunday, created history as she became the first-ever Indian woman to win a medal in golf at the Asian Games. The 25-year-old put up a fascinating show in the first three rounds but could not maintain her lead with Thailandโs Arpichaya Yubol eventually ending up with the top prize on offer. Ashok had missed out on a podium finish at the Tokyo Olympics two years ago but this time, she had her hands on a coveted Asian Games medal.ย Aditi Ashok Creates History, Becomes First-Ever Indian Woman Golfer to Win Asian Games Medal With Silver in Hangzhou.
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