India’s Aditi Ashok makes history with Silver Medal in Women’s Golf at Asian Games 2023
India’s very own Aditi Ashok clinched the silver medal in the women’s golf competition at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou.
Hangzhou: In a remarkable achievement, India’s very own Aditi Ashok clinched the silver medal in the women’s golf competition at the 2023 Asian Games in Hangzhou on Sunday.
Ashok completed the challenging four-round competition with a score of 17 under par. Starting the day with a clear four-shot lead, she faced a tough battle on the course, missing several crucial putts that cost her the lead.
This achievement marks a historic moment, as Ashok became the first Indian woman to secure a medal at the Asian Games.
Thailand’s Arpichaya Yubol emerged victorious, claiming the gold medal with a remarkable total score of 19 under par. Meanwhile, South Korea’s Hyunjo Yoo secured the bronze medal.
Yesterday, in a high-stakes final showdown at the Asian Games 2023 men’s team squash event, India triumphed over arch-rivals Pakistan, clinching the gold medal with a nail-biting 2-1 victory. The thrilling match held in Hangzhou, the People’s Republic of China, saw Abhay Singh’s exceptional performance, saving two championship points and securing a dramatic win.
In the intense final clash, Mahesh Mangaonkar initiated for India but faced a tough challenge from Nasir Iqbal, succumbing 3-0 (11-8, 11-3, 11-2) in just 11 minutes. Saurav Ghosal then rallied for India, leveling the scores with a commanding straight-set victory over Muhammad Asim Khan, prevailing 3-0 (11-5, 11-1, 11-3).
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