Aditi Ashok Surges Amidst Rain-Interrupted Amundi Evian Championship

Aditi Ashok moves up to T-44th at the Amundi Evian Championship as play gets suspended due to rain. Diksha Dagar exits on medical grounds. Japan's Ayaka Furue leads at 12-under-par, followed by top international contenders. The championship features a 72-hole competition with an $8 million purse.

Aditi Ashok climbed to T-44th place at the Amundi Evian Championship, adding a 1-under 70 to her initial round of 71. However, play was suspended due to rain and lightning, leaving the second round incomplete. Ashok's total stands at 1-under for 36 holes, up from overnight T-52.

Diksha Dagar, who suffered a tough 76 on the first day, withdrew before the second round for medical reasons. Aditi has had a stellar career, including five wins and a LET event win at the Hero Women's Indian Open.

Leading the board is Japan's Ayaka Furue at 12-under-par after 13 holes, followed by Australia's Stephanie Kyriacou and South Korea's Haeran Ryu. First-round co-leader Patty Tavatanakit of Thailand is a stroke behind in a tie for fourth with the USA's Angela Stanford.

Another first-round co-leader, Ingrid Lindblad of Sweden, is tied for sixth alongside South Korea's Hyo-Joo Kim, Mi Hyang Lee, and Yu Jin Sung, who posted the day's lowest score of 63. Scotland's Gemma Dryburgh is in a six-way tie for 10th on six-under-par, sharing the spot with competitors from the US, South Korea, and England.

The Evian Championship is a 72-hole stroke play event with a cut to the top 65 professionals and ties after 36 holes. The tournament boasts a purse of $8 million, including a $1.2 million winner's share.