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Pranavi wins historic individual gold for India at Asiad 2026
Indian golfer Pranavi Urs has created history by becoming the first Indian woman to claim an individual golf gold medal at the Asian Games. She also helped India secure silver in the women's team event.
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Pranavi Urs etched her name in Indian sporting history on Saturday by winning the individual gold medal in women's golf at the 2026 Asian Games, becoming the first Indian woman to achieve this feat at the continental competition.
The accomplished golfer's stellar performance at the Games underscores India's growing strength in professional golf, a sport that has seen increasing participation and success from the country's athletes in recent years.
In addition to her individual triumph, Urs contributed significantly to India's women's golf team success, helping the squad secure a silver medal. She was joined in the team event by fellow golfers Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar, both of whom have established themselves as prominent figures in Indian golf.
The achievement marks a significant milestone for women's golf in India and is expected to boost interest in the sport across the country. Urs's success adds to India's growing medal tally at the ongoing Asian Games and demonstrates the depth of talent in Indian golf.