India barely missed out on a chance of winning a medal in golf at the Tokyo Olympics, with female golfer Aditi Ashok finishing fourth. However, the nation applauded her efforts to help India secure its best-ever golf finish in the competition.
So near, yet so far. It is precisely what must be going through the mind of female Indian golfer Aditi Ashok and the fans. The world number 200 Indian produced an out of the ordinary performance to finish sixth at the Tokyo Olympics.
While she missed the medal just by a whisker, she certainly helped India register its best finish in the sport at the event. Consequently, she was applauded by the Indians, who feel that she has given a new identity to the sport in India and has inspired a lot of young athletes.
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From Prime Minister Narendra Modi to President Ram Nath Kovind and many more, all cheered her purposes. Here are a few of the appreciation tweets for Aditi to be checked out:
Well played ! You have shown tremendous skill and resolve during . A medal was narrowly missed but you’ve gone farther than any Indian and blazed a trail. Best wishes for your future endeavours.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi)Well played, Aditi Ashok! One more daughter of India makes her mark!
You have taken Indian golfing to new heights by today's historic performance. You have played with immense calm and poise. Congratulations for the impressive display of grit and skills.
India’s 🇮🇳 1st woman golfer
to finish 4th at Olympics Games!
Aditi Ashok, deserves a standing ovation for her exemplary performance at .
You played consistently well, had us holding our breath till the end !
You created history, best wishes ahead. pic.twitter.com/ZirJgzcgFw
Well done . So near and yet so far but that is part of the emotion and learning in sport. You will become a better player for this.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha)Aditi Ashok, you missed the Olympic medal by a whisker but you have finished at 4th spot at !
We are proud of your achievement and best wishes for your future journey! 🇮🇳 https://t.co/QUaeNVAJRu pic.twitter.com/tBRN3narYI
She stormed the fortress of Golf and put India in the reckoning…Thank you for making us a force in the game’s future, 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 pic.twitter.com/AiX04rJL8g
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