Indian golfer Pranavi Sharath Urs has etched her name into the history books at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The 23-year-old native of Mysuru became the first Indian woman ever to win an individual gold medal in golf at the Asian Games.
Her standout performance in the Women's Individual Stroke Play event also propelled India to secure a team silver medal, marking a landmark day for Indian sports.
Key Highlights of the Historic Victory
- First Female Golf Gold: Pranavi is the first Indian woman to take top honors in individual golf at the Asian Games.
- Nail-Biting Finish: She held onto a narrow one-stroke lead during the final round to clinch the gold medal.
- Dual Medal Haul: Alongside her individual triumph, Pranavi led the Indian women's golf team to a silver medal finishes.
- Tournament Breakthrough: She set up her tournament run with an impressive round-two score of 63 (-7) to take control of the leaderboard.
Who is Pranavi Urs?
Pranavi Urs is a 23-year-old professional golfer from Mysuru, Karnataka, competing on the international circuit (including the Ladies European Tour). Heading into the final round as the overnight leader, she maintained remarkable poise under pressure to bring home gold for India.
