Asian Games 2026: Pranavi Urs Rewarded ₹1 Crore After Historic Gold, Women’s Team Gets Additional ₹25 Lakh

New Delhi, Oct 4: Pranavi Sharath Urs created history, becoming the first Indian woman golfer to win a gold medal in the Asian Games. On the back of the historic gold medal performance at Aichi-Nagoya, the Indian Golf Premier League has announced an award of ₹1 crore.

In addition, the league will also award ₹25 lakh individually to the Indian women's team of Pranavi, Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar for winning silver in the team event. The award recognises the trio's collective achievement in securing India's first medal in the event.

The announcement was made by former Cabinet Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on behalf of the league at the Qutab Golf Course in New Delhi.

"India waited 24 years for a golf gold at the Asian Games, and Pranavi got it for us today. The way she won it says a lot about her. She lost her lead on one hole in the final round and still came back to win, when most players would have folded. Aditi, Diksha and Pranavi also brought home a team silver, so this is a big day for Indian women's golf. I am glad AM Green IGPL has come forward straight away to reward them. Every young golfer watching should know that when you do well for India, people will back you," the Cabinet minister said.

Olympic bronze medallist and 18-time Grand Slam champion Leander Paes praised Pranavi's composure during the final round, highlighting how she bounced back from an early triple bogey at the Asian Games. He said such resilience comes from years of hard work and preparation.

Pranavi's sister, Vidharti Urs, described her as an aggressive golfer who likes to attack the ball. The AM Green IGPL, which aims to boost the profile of Indian golf, will move to Hyderabad for its second-season leg from October 7 to 9, following the Delhi event.

Pranavi, 23, from Mysuru, finished on 15-under 265 at the Kasugai Country Club East Course. Singapore's Shannon Xuan Yin Tan and China's Yin Ruoning tied for second, one shot back on 14-under 266. Pranavi started the last round three shots clear, but a triple bogey on the par-four third hole wiped out her lead. She birdied the sixth and played the rest of the round steadily to sign for an even-par 70. India had not won a golf gold at the Asian Games since Shiv Kapur took the men's individual title in 2002.

Pranavi also played her part in the team event alongside Olympians Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar. The three finished on 14-under, behind China. Aditi saved her best round for Saturday, a three-under 67 with six birdies in a row on the back nine, which helped India hold on to silver.