Indian golfer Diksha Dagar, who has qualified for the Olympics following a last-minute withdrawal, left for Tokyo on Saturday, hoping to make the opportunity count.
“Representing my country in Asian Games and Olympics is a dream for me. I want to win a medal for my country, will keep working on that,” Diksha said before departing for the Japanese capital.
Diksha, who was among the reserves when the list was finalised earlier in the month.
“I am happy that I could Qualify inspite of the hardships and travel restrictions on Indians due to COVID,” said the left-handed Diksha, who will be participating in her first Olympics.
She will join Aditi Ashok, in the team. Aditi is playing her second Olympics.