KAWAGOE, JAPAN (REUTERS) - World No. 1 Nelly Korda pulled within tantalising reach of a gold medal in Olympic women's golf on Friday (Aug 6), as Aditi Ashok boosted India's hopes of an unlikely podium spot after the third round at Kasumigaseki Country Club.

Overnight leader by four strokes, American Korda carded a two-under 69 to lead by three from Ashok (68).