Anurag Thakur Celebrates Pranavi Urs' Historic Gold Medal Win in Golf

BJP MP Anurag Thakur has congratulated Pranavi Urs for her historic achievement as the first Indian woman to win a gold medal in golf at the Asian Games. Her victory not only marks a significant milestone in Indian sports but also serves as an inspiration for young girls nationwide. Thakur praised the Indian Golf Players League for supporting emerging talent and emphasized the importance of corporate investment in sports development. He called for more tournaments to be organized, highlighting the need for private funding alongside government efforts to enhance sports infrastructure. Read on to discover more about this remarkable achievement and its implications for the future of Indian golf.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 17, 2026, 00:21 IST

A Landmark Achievement in Indian Golf

New Delhi, October 16: BJP MP Anurag Thakur expressed his heartfelt congratulations to Pranavi Urs for her groundbreaking accomplishment as the first woman to secure a gold medal in golf at the recent Asian Games. He emphasized that her victory would serve as a source of inspiration for young girls throughout the nation.

Thakur also praised the Indian Golf Players League (IGPL) for creating opportunities for emerging golfers, highlighting that they awarded Pranavi a prize of Rs 1 crore.

On October 3, Pranavi made history by becoming the first Indian female golfer to win an individual gold medal at the Asian Games held in Japan.

During the DP World India Championship at the Delhi Golf Club, Thakur presented Pranavi with a cheque for Rs 1 crore in recognition of her achievement.

“I extend my congratulations to Pranavi, the first woman to clinch a gold medal in golf at the Asian Games. Her success demonstrates to countless young girls in India that winning gold in golf is achievable, and that more medals can follow. Her confidence is remarkable; she even claims she is ready to compete against and defeat her male counterparts on the golf course. I also appreciate IGPL and AM Green for hosting such competitive events that allow young golfers to showcase their talents. IGPL has generously awarded her a prize purse of Rs 1 crore,” Thakur stated.

Thakur advocated for the organization of more tournaments similar to the ongoing India Championship in New Delhi, urging corporate entities to invest in sports and support the growth of sporting events. He pointed out that private investment is vital in conjunction with government initiatives to enhance sports infrastructure and funding.

“I believe that more tournaments should be organized, and companies should step up to invest. Sports require adequate funding, which often hinges on corporate investment. While government efforts are commendable, competitions like these truly excel when businesses contribute,” he added.