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Pranavi Urs Receives Rs 1 Crore Award for Historic Asian Games Gold
Pranavi Urs, who created history as the first Indian woman golfer to claim gold at the Asian Games, was presented a cheque of Rs 1 crore on Friday. The award was handed over by Member of Parliament Anurag Thakur in recognition of her sporting achievement.
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Pranavi Urs etched her name in Indian sporting history by becoming the first woman golfer from the country to secure a gold medal at the Asian Games. Her landmark achievement was marked with a formal recognition on Friday when she received a cheque for Rs 1 crore from Anurag Thakur, a Member of Parliament.
The award recognises Urs' exceptional performance at the continental sporting event and her contribution to raising the profile of women's golf in India. Her gold medal represents a significant milestone for Indian golf, which has seen growing participation and success among its female athletes in recent years.
Urs' achievement comes as Indian sports continues to produce medal-winning performances at major international competitions. The presentation of the award underscores the support extended to athletes who bring laurels to the nation on the global stage.