Tokyo Games: Seasoned India golfer Anirban Lahiri qualifies for 2nd successive Olympics
3 years, 6 months ago

Tokyo Games: Seasoned India golfer Anirban Lahiri qualifies for 2nd successive Olympics

India Today  

Veteran Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri qualified for his second successive Olympic Games after finishing as the best-placed Indian golfer in the final list of rankings for men released on Tuesday for the Tokyo Olympics. Anirban Lahiri made the cut at the 60th spot, the last available quota in the Tokyo Olympics rankings. @Tokyo2020 can’t believe I will have the opportunity once again to represent the tricolor — Anirban Lahiri June 22, 2021 India was eligible for one spot and Lahiri was the highest-placed in the latest official world golf rankings at the 340th position. Aditi Ashok is also in contention to make the cut for the Games for a second consecutive time but her qualification will be confirmed after the final Olympic rankings for women are released on June 29.

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Asian Games 2023: Full golf schedule, dates, time, venues
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Full golf schedule, dates, time, venues

The Hindu  

Golf will take place at the 2023 Asian Games from September 28 to October 1 at the West Lake International Golf Course in Hangzhou. RELATED: Asian Games, Boxing full schedule: Dates, timings, men’s and women’s squads Avani Prashanth and Pranavi Urs topped the charts in the Indian Golf Union’s Asian Games 2023 selection trials for women. Lahiri was part of …

Anirban Lahiri 2nd in LIV Golf Bedminster event for huge payday
1 year, 4 months ago

Anirban Lahiri 2nd in LIV Golf Bedminster event for huge payday

Hindustan Times  

It was in March 2022 that Anirban Lahiri created Indian golfing history as he capped an astonishing run through the then-most lucrative tournament in the world, finishing second in the Players Championship. On Sunday, the 36-year-old went even better after he finished second in the rival LIV Golf tour’s Bedminster event in New Jersey, an effort that made Lahiri richer …

Anirban Lahiri finishes disappointing 64th at Shriners Children's Open
3 years, 2 months ago

Anirban Lahiri finishes disappointing 64th at Shriners Children's Open

The Hindu  

Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri was unable to build on a superb start, finishing a disappointing 64th after a final round 71 at the Shriners Children's Open on the PGA Tour. After an encouraging 65 on day one, Lahiri carded rounds of 70-72-71 to finish the week at 6-under as the course, TPC Summerlin, gave ample chances for low scoring. Korean …

Aditi Ashok's Tokyo showing will bring a positive change in golf: Anirban Lahiri
3 years, 4 months ago

Aditi Ashok's Tokyo showing will bring a positive change in golf: Anirban Lahiri

India TV News  

Top Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri, who had finished joint 42nd in the men's event at the Tokyo Olympic Games, has said that woman golfer Aditi Ashok's monumental effort of finishing fourth at the quadrennial showpiece on Saturday should "brings a change in attitude in people" about the sport. Despite India having produced some top golfers, who have played and won …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Wishes pour in for golfer Aditi Ashok after historic fourth-place finish
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Wishes pour in for golfer Aditi Ashok after historic fourth-place finish

Firstpost  

Aditi Ashok, ranked 200th in the world, finished two strokes behind gold medallist Nelly Korda in a tense fourth round that was interrupted by rain. — Abhinav A. Bindra OLY August 7, 2021 India’s 🇮🇳 1st woman golfer to finish 4th at Olympics Games! — Harsha Bhogle August 7, 2021 Shout-out to Aditi Ashok: 🔸 200th player in the world …

Golf: Aditi Ashok finishes fourth; misses out on Tokyo Olympics medal
3 years, 4 months ago

Golf: Aditi Ashok finishes fourth; misses out on Tokyo Olympics medal

India TV News  

India's Aditi Ashok missed a medal narrowly as she signed off 4th in the Olympic Games' golf competition after carding a three-under 68 in the weather-hit final round here on Saturday. In the final round, she fired five birdies -- on the 5th, 6th, 8th, 13th and 14th holes -- against two bogeys on the 9th and 11th. Overnight leader …

Tokyo Olympics: Thanks to Aditi Ashok, India is watching Golf at 4am - Fans rejoice young golfer's show
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Thanks to Aditi Ashok, India is watching Golf at 4am - Fans rejoice young golfer's show

India Today  

A majority of the sport fans from India are used to staying up for live European football action or set their alarms early for cricket Down Under and basketball. Aditi Ashok, one of the 4 Indian golfers at the Tokyo Olympics, had raised hopes of an unforeseen medal on Friday with a strong show at the Kasumigaseki Country Club golf …

Tokyo Olympics: Golfer Aditi Ashok raises medal hopes, finishes Round 3 at 2nd spot behind World No. 1 Nelly Korda
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Golfer Aditi Ashok raises medal hopes, finishes Round 3 at 2nd spot behind World No. 1 Nelly Korda

India Today  

India has the habit of returning with Olympic medals from athletes who fly under the radar from every edition and it seems golfer Aditi Ashok is likely to keep that tradition alive. The 23-year-old, featuring in her second Olympic appearance, kept herself in the medal hunt in Women's Individual Stroke Play after a fine round on Friday at the Kasumigaseki …

Tokyo Olympics | Golfer Aditi Ashok remains strong at Olympics; holds 2nd spot after Round 3
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics | Golfer Aditi Ashok remains strong at Olympics; holds 2nd spot after Round 3

The Hindu  

Aditi Ashok overcame a mid-round crisis to stay in the hunt for a surprise medal, holding on to the second spot after three rounds of the Olympics golf competition in Tokyo on Friday. Aditi is three strokes behind the leader — USA’s Nelly Korda — and two ahead of the quartet comprising New Zealand’s Lydia Ko, Australia’s Hannah Green, Denmark’s …

Anirban Lahiri finishes Tokyo Olympics at T-42
3 years, 4 months ago

Anirban Lahiri finishes Tokyo Olympics at T-42

Deccan Chronicle  

Tokyo: Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri ended his second Olympic campaign at Tied 42nd after carding a one-over 72 in the fourth and final round here on Sunday. Xander Schauffele became the first American to win the gold, while South African-born Slovakian Rory Sabbatini, with his wife Martina Stofanikova on the bag, won the silver with a record-breaking 10-under 61. Schauffele, …

Tokyo Olympics | Lahiri slips to joint 28th; Schauffele in the van
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics | Lahiri slips to joint 28th; Schauffele in the van

The Hindu  

Anirban Lahiri tumbled to the tied 28th place after shooting a three-under 68 in the third round of the Olympics golf competition on Saturday. After completing his unfinished second round at par in the morning, Lahiri started the third with a bogey. I had a good finish to my round but I’m very disappointed, and barring a miracle, it will …

Tokyo Olympics Golf: Lahiri slips to tied 28th spot
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics Golf: Lahiri slips to tied 28th spot

The Hindu  

Anirban Lahiri tumbled to the tied 28th place after shooting a three-under 68 in the third round of the Olympics golf competition on Saturday. After completing his unfinished second round at par in the morning, Lahiri started the third with a bogey. I had a good finish to my round but I’m very disappointed, and barring a miracle, it will …

Tokyo Olympics 2020: 1 August, Day 9 schedule of Indian athletes
3 years, 4 months ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: 1 August, Day 9 schedule of Indian athletes

Firstpost  

Here’s the complete schedule of Tokyo Olympics 2020 involving Indian athletes on 1 August. While equestrian Fouaad Mirza will be in action in the individual cross country, wrestler Satish Kumar will also compete in the men’s 91kg quarter-final. Check out the full schedule of Indian athletes in action on Day 9: Golf: Anirban Lahiri and Udayan Mane in Men’s Individual …

Golf: Anirban Lahiri lands late eagle, but will need miracle for medal in Tokyo
3 years, 4 months ago

Golf: Anirban Lahiri lands late eagle, but will need miracle for medal in Tokyo

India TV News  

Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri salvaged his third round with a late birdie and an eagle to card a three-under 68 at the Olympics but it may not be enough to give him a chance to make a run for the medal. Lahiri, who returned early this morning to complete his second round, had a bogey in one of the two …

Golf at Tokyo 2020: Anirban Lahiri tied eighth, Udayan Mane last
3 years, 4 months ago

Golf at Tokyo 2020: Anirban Lahiri tied eighth, Udayan Mane last

The Hindu  

Anirban Lahiri had a fine beginning to his second Olympic Games campaign as he shot a three-under 68 to occupy the tied eighth spot with three others at the Kasumigaseki Country Club in Tokyo on Thursday. In contrast, teammate Udayan Mane occupied the last spot in the 60-player field following a 76. READ| Starting by three-putting the first hole for …

Tokyo Olympics: Indian golf players profile, ranking, opponents, form guide
3 years, 5 months ago

Tokyo Olympics: Indian golf players profile, ranking, opponents, form guide

The Hindu  

Anirban Lahiri Age - 34 Ranking - 360 Form guide : Played 19 events, twice finished top-10, on four occasions figured among the top-25 and made nine ‘cuts’. Udayan Mane Age - 30 Ranking - 365 Form guide: Udayan has played all three events on the domestic PGTI Tour and won the last event in New Delhi. Udayan is placed …

Anirban Lahiri: In Olympics, you play only to reach the podium
3 years, 5 months ago

Anirban Lahiri: In Olympics, you play only to reach the podium

The Hindu  

Anirban Lahiri opted for Olympics instead of looking for points to stay inside the top-125 of the FedExCup standing on the PGA Tour and retain his full playing rights for the next season. I could not let go of this opportunity.” READ: Anirban Lahiri makes the cut for Tokyo Olympics In 2016, when golf returned to the Olympic Games, Lahiri …

Aditi Ashok becomes first female Indian golfer to qualify for Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 5 months ago

Aditi Ashok becomes first female Indian golfer to qualify for Tokyo Olympics

The Hindu  

Aditi Ashok on Tuesday became the first female Indian golfer to qualify for Tokyo Olympics. Many congratulations to @aditigolf for becoming the 1st female Indian golfer to qualify for #Tokyo2020 after the final Olympic rankings were released today. I'm privileged to have the opportunity to represent my country & my sport at the games again.#Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/rVN0Tu1ckD — Aditi Ashok June …

Anirban Lahiri makes the cut for Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 6 months ago

Anirban Lahiri makes the cut for Tokyo Olympics

The Hindu  

Anirban Lahiri is the only Indian to find a place in the men’s 60-player Final Olympic Golf Rankings, released on Tuesday. READ: Anirban Lahiri makes cut despite string of bogeys at Palmetto Lahiri just about made the ‘cut’ after being the 60th player on the list, headed by the World No 1 and recently-crowned US Open champion Jon Rahm. It’s …

Anirban Lahiri tests positive for COVID-19
3 years, 8 months ago

Anirban Lahiri tests positive for COVID-19

The Hindu  

India's top golfer Anirban Lahiri has tested positive for COVID-19, ruling him out of at least a couple of events on the PGA Tour. READ: Anirban Lahiri misses cut at RBC Heritage There are a few more events for him to make a bid for the Olympic spot. Lahiri has been on the PGA Tour since 2016 though his last …

Anirban Lahiri happy to be back at Players Championship
3 years, 9 months ago

Anirban Lahiri happy to be back at Players Championship

The Hindu  

Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri will return to PGA Tour's flagship event -- the Players Championship -- for the fifth time this week, aiming to make a mark in a star-studded field that includes Dustin Johnson and Rory McIlroy among others. READ: The Players Championship: Lahiri to play after Koepka pulls out "The game has been a little patchy, up and …

Anirban Lahiri improves his best at Sony Open in Hawaii with superb 64 - Golf News
3 years, 11 months ago

Anirban Lahiri improves his best at Sony Open in Hawaii with superb 64 - Golf News

The Hindu  

Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri improved on his personal best at the Waialae Country Club with a third round six-under 64 for a share of the 17th position at the Sony Open here. Starting on the back nine of the Waialae course, Lahiri made good use of the conditions on a day when the scoring was low and it included a …

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