Golfer Diksha Dagar is safe and will compete in the Olympics as per schedule: Brijinder Singh -

Golfer Diksha Dagar is safe and will compete in the Olympics as per schedule: Brijinder Singh

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New Delhi: Indian woman golfer Diksha Dagar and her family members met with an accident at paris, when their car was hit by another vehicle.

The Indian Golf Union has confirmed that Diksha Dagar, who is scheduled to compete in the individual stroke play event in the Paris Olympic Games from August 7-10, is safe along with her family including father Col. Narinder Dagar, brother and mother after their car was hit by another vehicle in Paris city on the intervening night of July 30-31. The golfer will be competing in the Olympics as per schedule.

Brijinder Singh, President, Indian Golf Union. 

Mr. Brijinder Singh, President of the Indian Golf Union said “We spoke to Diksha’s father Col. Dagar after the accident and would like to confirm that the family is safe. Diksha’s mother has suffered a stress in her spine due to the impact and is under medical supervision and her brother is also safe and sound. On behalf of the Indian Golf Union I would like to reiterate that we are in continuous touch with the family and will continue to provide whatever support possible in this situation. I am happy that a talent like Diksha will be representing the country for the second time in the Olympics as per schedule. On behalf of IGU and the golfing fraternity and fans, I wish her good luck for a memorable performance. ”

Mr Singh is in Paris to witness the men’s golf competition that got underway today with Shubhankar Sharma and Gaganjeet Bhullar representing the country in the 60-man field.

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