Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar Set Sights on Paris Olympic Glory

Aditi Ashok aims to redeem her near-miss from the Tokyo Olympics, while Diksha Dagar overcomes a car accident to compete at the Paris Games. Both Indian golfers seek success amidst a strong field of competitors, including former Olympic medalists, as they begin their campaign on Wednesday.

Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar are gearing up for their campaign at the Paris Games, starting Wednesday. Aditi, a two-time Olympian, narrowly missed securing a medal at the Tokyo Olympics and is looking for redemption. Diksha, recovering from a car accident, remains undeterred in her Olympic quest.

Aditi, having nearly clinched a medal in Tokyo, will tee off with Gaby Lopez from Mexico and Esther Henseleit from Germany. Diksha, making her second Olympic appearance, will compete alongside Wei-Ling Hsu from Chinese Taipei and Austria's Emma Spitz. The women's golf competition spans four days, from Wednesday to Saturday.

Diksha, a double medallist in the Deaflympics, is notable for her resilience, having bounced back from a traumatic car crash. Both Indian golfers will compete amongst a diverse field, including top-ranked players and former Olympic medallists, underscoring the high stakes and fierce competition awaiting them in Paris.

(With inputs from agencies.)