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Maharashtra's Vibhu Tyagi Emerges Victorious at Deaflympics Selection Trials 2025

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Maharashtra's Vibhu Tyagi has secured the top spot at the Deaflympics Selection Trials 2025, held at the Jaypee Greens Golf Course in Greater Noida. The trials, conducted by the All India Sports Council of the Deaf (AISCD) under the guidance of the Indian Golf Union, brought together six determined athletes, showcasing the growing inclusivity in Indian sports for the hearing-impaired community. Tyagi led the leaderboard with a total score of 168 (24-over par) over two days, outperforming Harsh Singh from Uttar Pradesh and Chandigarh's Jastar Singh Billing, who took the second and third places respectively.

Key Takeaways:

  • Vibhu Tyagi secured the top spot at the Deaflympics Selection Trials 2025 with a total score of 168 (24-over par) over two days.
  • The selection trials were conducted by the All India Sports Council of the Deaf (AISCD) under the guidance of the Indian Golf Union.
  • The trials brought together six determined athletes, including one female participant, showcasing the growing inclusivity in Indian sports for the hearing-imposed community.
  • Harsh Singh from Uttar Pradesh and Chandigarh's Jastar Singh Billing took the second and third places respectively.
  • One participant, Ishant S. Shikare, was disqualified after Round 1 due to a breach of Rule 3.3b of the 2023 Rules of Golf.
  • The tournament committee maintained fairness and integrity in the selection process.
  • The trials were a crucial step in identifying India's golfing contingent for the Deaflympics 2025, set to take place in Tokyo later this year.
  • Indian Golf Union Treasurer Sanjeev Rattan and AISCD Chairman Mohinder Singh addressed the participants and encouraged them.

Statistics:

  • Vibhu Tyagi's total score: 168 (24-over par)
  • Number of determined athletes participating in the trials: 6
  • Number of places taken by Harsh Singh and Jastar Singh Billing: 2nd and 3rd respectively
  • Number of participants disqualified: 1 (Ishant S. Shikare)
  • Number of rounds played: 2
  • Date of the trials: August 6-8

Sources:

  • United News of India: "Maharashtra's Vibhu Tyagi emerges victorious at Deaflympics Selection Trials 2025"
  • Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from United News of India.
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