Golfer Diksha Dagar Wins Deaflympics Gold With Record-Breaking Performance
Indian golfer Diksha Dagar delivered a sensational performance to defend her gold medal at the Deaflympics, winning the women’s individual strokeplay event with an astonishing 14-stroke margin . Competing at the par-72 Wakasu Golf Links, Diksha showcased complete dominance with rounds of 68, 65, and 72 , finishing with a three-day total of 11-under 205 .
Commanding Lead From Start to Finish
The 24-year-old opened her campaign with a solid four-under 68 , the only sub-par round among a field of 21 participants. She then produced an extraordinary 11-under round on day two, pulling ahead of her rivals by a massive margin. Her consistency on approach shots and exceptional putting ensured she remained unchallenged throughout the tournament.
France’s Margaux Rezo secured the silver with a total of three-over 219 , while Canada’s Erica Dawn Rivard took bronze at five-over 221 .
A Trailblazing Career in Global Golf
Diksha, who earlier won gold at the 2021 Deaflympics and silver in 2017 , continues to be one of India’s most accomplished hearing-impaired athletes. She made history in 2019 by becoming only the second Indian woman after Aditi Ashok to win on the Ladies European Tour.
Uniquely, Diksha is the only hearing-impaired golfer worldwide to have represented her country at both the Deaflympics and the Olympic Games , including the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympics. Her final tally of 26-under across 54 holes highlighted her world-class skill and competitive temperament.
Her Indian teammates Harsh Singh and Vibhu Tyagi finished 12th and tied-14th respectively.
Exam Point
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Diksha Dagar won the Deaflympics gold medal with a 14-stroke margin .
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Final score: 11-under 205 with rounds of 68, 65, 72 .
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Only hearing-impaired golfer to play in both Deaflympics and Olympic Games .
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Silver: Margaux Rezo (France); Bronze: Erica Dawn Rivard (Canada).
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Venue: Wakasu Golf Links ; field of 21 players .
Month: Current Affairs - November 21, 2025
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