Tokyo Olympics LIVE Updates: Golfer Aditi Ashok Slips To Third Place In Round 4
Tokyo Olympics LIVE: Golfer Aditi Ashok slipped to the third spot as New Zealand's Lydia Ko jumped one place in women's individual stroke play event.
Golfer Aditi Ashok slipped to the third spot as New Zealand's Lydia Ko jumped one place in women's individual stroke play event. Aditi was ranked second after an impressive performance in Round 3 of the women's individual stroke play yesterday. On Friday, the 23-year-old Indian rolled in five birdies to be placed second on twelve-under 201 ahead of a New Zealander, an Australian, a Japanese and a Danish golfer, who are all tied on third position. Neeraj Chopra and Bajrang Punia will also be aiming to add to India's medal tally at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics on Saturday.
Meanwhile, Neeraj Chopra will be eyeing to deliver gold in athletics for India. Earlier, he topped the qualification round with a first round javelin throw of 86.65m. He finished ahead of gold medal favourite Johannes Vetter of Germany, who struggled in his first two throws during qualification. He crossed the automatic qualification mark with a 85.64 throw. On the other hand, Bajrang Punia will be aiming to recover from his semifinal loss and put in a winning display in the men's freestyle 65kg bronze medal bout.
Here Are The Live Updates From Tokyo Olympics 2020
- 06:07 (IST)Golf - Women's Individual Stroke Play - Round 4Women's GolfBirdie for India's Aditi Ashok but New Zealand's Lydia Ko gets her fourth on the trot and Aditi stays in third place
- 05:56 (IST)Golf - Women's Individual Stroke Play - Round 4Women's GolfIndia's golfer Aditi Ashok is currently tied third with Denmark's Emily Kristine Pedersen and Mone Inami of Japan
- 05:42 (IST)Golf - Women's Individual Stroke Play - Round 4Women's GolfIndia's golfer Aditi Ashok slipsNew Zealand's Lydia Ko scores three birdies in a row and overtakes Aditi at the second place
- 05:39 (IST)Golf - Women's Individual Stroke PlayHere's what Aditi had to say after yesterday's impressive play
How does it feel to be inches away from creating history? Ask @Aditigolf! #Tokyo2020 | #StrongerTogether | #UnitedByEmotion | #BestOfTokyo pic.twitter.com/p0cKqNudJd
— #Tokyo2020 for India (@Tokyo2020hi) August 6, 2021 - 05:20 (IST)2nd hole at par for Aditi!Aditi keeps her lead with a par finish in hole 2. Japan and New Zealand are catching up with the Indian golfer as they both move to -11. Aditi still second with -12.
- 05:12 (IST)Aditi starts well!Aditi Ashok starts with a par in Round 4. She is still in second place but others are catching up now.
- 04:51 (IST)Hello and Welcome!Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Tokyo Olympics 2020. Indian golfer Aditi Ashok is in with a chance to win country's first medal in golf at the Games. Bajrang Punia will also fight for bronze later in the day while Neeraj Chopra will look to continue his fine form and bring a medal in athletics for India.