Aditi Ashok, a star Indian golfer, became the first Indian woman to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics.

On Tuesday, the final Olympic rankings were published, marking a watershed moment in Olympic history. She finished 45th in the qualifying round and will now compete in her second Olympics.

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The Sports Authority of India (SAI) tweeted, "Many congratulations to @aditigolf for becoming the 1st female Indian golfer to qualify for #Tokyo2020 after the final Olympic rankings were released today. She qualified in 45th place and is going to be playing her 2nd Olympics."

Many congratulations to @aditigolf for becoming the 1st female Indian golfer to qualify for #Tokyo2020 after the final Olympic rankings were released today.

She qualified in 45th place and is going to be playing her 2nd Olympics.#Cheer4India pic.twitter.com/lkpiaUPZ4p
— SAIMedia (@Media_SAI) June 29, 2021

Aditi Ashok expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to represent India at the Olympic Games once more.

Aditi Ashok tweeted, "I still think of @Rio2016 like it was only yesterday. To have the honour of playing for India @OlympicGolf @Tokyo2020 is beyond exciting. I'm privileged to have the opportunity to represent my country & my sport at the games again"

I still think of @Rio2016 like it was only yesterday. To have the honour of playing for India @OlympicGolf @Tokyo2020 is beyond exciting. I’m privileged to have the opportunity to represent my country & my sport at the games again.#Tokyo2020 #OlympicGolf
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📸 @GettyImages pic.twitter.com/rVN0Tu1ckD
— Aditi Ashok (@aditigolf) June 29, 2021