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Pranavi Urs Makes History: First Indian Woman to Win Asian Games Golf Gold!
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News18•03-10-2026, 09:43
Pranavi Urs Makes History: First Indian Woman to Win Asian Games Golf Gold!
- •Pranavi Urs became the first Indian woman to win an individual golf gold medal at the Asian Games, finishing 15-under 265.
- •The 23-year-old from Mysore secured the gold by a single stroke over China’s Yin Ruoning, despite a dramatic final round.
- •Pranavi's victory also contributed to India winning the women’s team silver, alongside Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar, marking India's best-ever women's golf performance at the Asian Games.
- •She overcame a triple bogey on the third hole in the final round, drawing inspiration from golfers like Rory McIlroy and Nelly Korda to regain her lead.
- •This triumph ends India's 24-year wait for an individual golf gold at the Asian Games and sets the stage for Pranavi's upcoming Ladies European Tour events.
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Pranavi Urs finished at 15-under 265 after carding an even-par 70 in the final round at Kasugai Country Club, edging China’s Yin Ruoning by a single stroke to claim the historic individual gold.
Pranavi became the first Indian woman to win an individual golf gold medal at the Asian Games. Her victory also ended a 24-year wait for an individual golf gold in the tournament, following Shiv Kapur's men's title in 2002.
Pranavi teamed up with Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar to secure the women’s team silver medal, marking India’s best-ever women's golf performance at the continental event.
