Golfers Anirban Lahiri, SSP Chawrasia, and Aditi Ashok to represent India at Rio Olympics

Lahiri, who is currently the Asia No.1, had enjoyed an exceptional 2015 season with two wins on the European Tour and a phenomenal tied fifth finish at the PGA Championship. He had also become the first Indian to be a part of the International Team at the Presidents Cup, last year. The 29-year-old, winner of seven international titles, will play his ninth successive Major at the British Open at Royal Troon in Scotland this week.

Speaking to PTI after qualifying for Rio, Lahiri said, "Olympian Anirban Lahiri sounds good, but Olympic medallist Anirban Lahiri would sound way better."

“I am excited about having the honour to represent my country at the Olympics. It’s a major milestone for me. I am looking forward to teaming up with my good friend Anirban in Rio. My total focus for the next three weeks is to practice and prepare for the Olympics as I want to give it my best shot,” said Chawrasia, who was not sure whether he would play the Asian Tour event in Thailand in the last week of this month, reported the Hindu.

With so many top golfers missing the event due to the threat of Zika Virus, India will have an outside chance to secure a medal in the men’s event at Rio.