Pranavi Urs Makes History with Gold at Asian Games 2026

Pranavi Urs has etched her name in history by winning the first individual gold medal for India in women's golf at the Asian Games 2026. Alongside her, the women's team secured a silver medal, showcasing the talent and determination of Indian golfers. Kapil Dev praised their achievements, highlighting the growing strength of women's golf in India. This remarkable performance not only marks a significant milestone for Urs but also for Indian sports as a whole. Discover more about this inspiring story and the athletes behind it.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 3, 2026, 12:03 IST

Historic Achievements at the Asian Games

Kapil Dev, a former Indian cricketer and current president of the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI), praised Pranavi Urs for her groundbreaking gold medal win and the women's team's silver medal at the ongoing Asian Games. He emphasized that these achievements highlight the players' talent, dedication, and hard work.

On Saturday, Pranavi Urs made history by becoming the first Indian woman to secure an individual gold medal in golf at the Asian Games. Additionally, she contributed to the women's team earning a silver medal. The 23-year-old golfer from Mysuru demonstrated remarkable composure during a closely contested final round, finishing with a score of 15-under 265, narrowly defeating China's Yin Ruoning and Singapore's Shannon Tan by just one stroke, as reported by ESPN.

This gold medal marks India's first in women's individual golf at the Asian Games and the first golf gold for the country since Shiv Kapur's victory in the men's individual event in 2002. Pranavi's stellar performance was crucial in the women's team event, where she teamed up with Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar. The Indian team concluded the event with a total score of 14-under 546, with the best two scores from the three golfers contributing to the final tally. China clinched the gold with a score of 22-under 538, while Aditi shot a 67 in the final round and Diksha recorded a 77, securing silver for India.

Kapil Dev's Praise for the Players

In his remarks, Kapil stated, "Pranavi Urs’ historic gold medal in the women’s individual event and the silver medal achieved by our women’s team at the Asian Games are sources of immense pride for India and Indian golf. These medals reflect the talent, determination, and hard work of our players, showcasing the growing strength of women’s golf in our nation."

He commended Pranavi's "nerves of steel and tremendous belief" and praised the women's team for their collaborative effort in winning the silver medal. "Pranavi exhibited remarkable composure and confidence to secure the Gold Medal for India, while Aditi, Diksha, and Pranavi worked together effectively to earn the Silver Medal. On behalf of the PGTI and the entire Indian golfing community, I extend my congratulations to all of them. They have made India proud and demonstrated what can be achieved through self-belief, discipline, and fearless competition on the grandest stage," he concluded.