Indian golfers Shubhankar Sharma and Om Prakash Chouhan faced disappointment in the first two rounds of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. While Sharma managed even par rounds, Chouhan struggled. Meanwhile, Nicolas Colsaerts and Cameron John took the lead after the second round, with Colsaerts’ local knowledge proving crucial.
Shubhankar Sharma and Om Prakash Chouhan had a solid start at the Betfred British Masters, while Pranavi Urs struggled on the back nine at the Women’s Irish Open. Paul Waring and Jeong Weon Ko share the lead in England, while Alessandra Fanali, Ursula Wikstrom, and Luna Sobron Galmes are tied for the top spot in Ireland.
Indian golfer Shubhankar Sharma impressed in the Italian Open with identical 68s in his first two rounds, tying for seventh place. Meanwhile, Dr. Narendra Ram, a passionate sports enthusiast, has fulfilled his dream by owning the Vizag Warriors cricket team in the Andhra Premier League. He believes the APL offers a platform for young talent and contributes to the growth of cricket.
Shubhankar Sharma, who is set to compete in the Paris Olympics, narrowly made the cut at the KLM Open before struggling in the third round. Meanwhile, Jeev Milkha Singh climbed to a tied-seventh position at the OFX Irish Legends Golf Championship with a strong second round.
Indian golfers Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar are set to compete in the upcoming Paris Olympics, while Shubhankar Sharma and Gaganjeet Bhullar have a strong chance of making the cut. Aditi, who finished fourth in the Tokyo Games, will be making her third Olympic appearance, while Diksha will be playing for the second time. Qualification for the Olympics is based on rankings, with a maximum of 60 men and 60 women qualifying through the Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR). The top 15 players in the OWGR are automatically eligible, with a maximum of four golfers allowed from a single country. For countries without at least two golfers in the top 15, the Olympic Golf Rankings (OGR) are used to determine who qualifies.
Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar will represent India in the Paris Olympics, while Shubhankar Sharma and Gaganjeet Bhullar hope to secure their spots. India’s best Olympic performance was Aditi’s fourth-place finish in Tokyo. Sahith Theegala and Akshay Bhatia, two Indian-Americans, have achieved career-high rankings but cannot qualify for the Olympics due to the high number of Americans in the top 15. In the women’s section, Aditi remains in the top 50, while Diksha has had a solid start to 2024. Among the men, Sharma and Bhullar are the highest-ranked Indians, aiming for their first Olympic appearances.
Indian golfers Aditi Ashok, Diksha Dagar, Shubhankar Sharma, and Gaganjeet Bhullar are set to participate in the Paris Olympics, each vying to make their mark on the global stage. Ashok, who has the most Olympic appearances among Indians, will be making her third appearance, while Dagar will be competing for the second time. Sharma and Bhullar, meanwhile, will be making their Olympic debuts. Qualification for the Olympics is determined by rankings, with the top 60 men and women eligible through the Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR). While the United States has four or more golfers in the top 15, other countries can send a maximum of two players provided they are in the top 60. Despite a modest 2024 season so far, Aditi remains in the top 50 of the women’s rankings, while Dagar has been in top form with three top-10 finishes in five starts on the Ladies European Tour. Among Indian men, Sharma has a best finish of tied-seventh at the Singapore Classic, while Bhullar won once at the Chandigarh Open on the Indian Tour. With the Olympics approaching, these Indian golfers will look to continue their strong performances and secure their spots in the prestigious sporting event.
