Pranavi Urs scripted history at the Asian Games 2026 on Saturday, becoming the first Indian woman to win an individual golf gold medal at the continental showpiece, while also helping India secure silver in the women's team event.
Indian golfer Pranavi Urs etched her name in Indian sporting folklore on Saturday. The 23-year-old from Mysuru became the first Indian woman to win an individual golf gold medal at the Asian Games 2026, while also helping India secure silver in the women's team event
Pranavi Urs scripted history on Saturday by becoming the first Indian woman golfer to win an Asian Games gold medal. The 23-year-old from Mysore held her nerve in the final round to finish one stroke ahead of the field, a triumph that also helped India secure the team silver medal.
In a landmark double-medal performance, Pranavi Urs has etched her name into Indian sporting history by capturing individual gold and team silver in women's golf at the Asian Games.
India's Pranavi Urs returned a superb four-under 66 in the third round to take a three-stroke lead and place herself in strong contention for an individual gold medal at the Asian Games women's golf competition on Friday.
India's six-member golf contingent, led by 2023 silver medalist Aditi Ashok, will have its task cut out against a star-studded field when it begins its Asian Games campaign on Wednesday.
PGTI President Kapil Dev wished Indian golfers Veer, Saptak, Yuvraj, Aditi, Diksha and Pranavi ahead of the Asian Games, saying representing India was the highest honour and praising their determination, discipline, consistent performances, talent and experience.
Seasoned Gaganjeet Bhullar leads a field of experienced and promising stars when the second half of the prestigious Indian Golf Premier League rolls out with the AM Green IGPL Invitational 2026 from September 25.
Yuvraj Singh's influence has extended beyond cricket. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he developed a keen interest in golf and began pursuing the sport seriously.
Led by Leander Paes' vision of grassroots development, wellness and elite performance, his venture, Flying Man Ventures, has come on board as the franchise owner of the Kolkata leg of the IGPL.
An 18-time Grand Slam champion, Leander Paes spoke in detail about his love for golf while gracing the launch event of the new season of the NDTV - AM Green IGPL Golf Pro-Am.
Saptak Talwar, India's current No. 1 on the DP World PGTI Tour, knows the next few weeks could be life-changing for him and take the 27-year-old to the next level in the sport.
The 19-year-old golfer first came into the spotlight at a young age for his achievements on the golf course and has also used his platform to support social causes.