Hero Women’s Indian Open: Vani in the van for the first time ever in a LET event
Vani Kapoor has taken the sole lead at the Hero Women’s Indian Open golf tournament after shooting a 69 for the second consecutive day. She holds a one-stroke lead heading into the final round, aiming to become only the second Indian winner in the event's history.
Why it matters
The tournament is a significant event on the Ladies European Tour, and a potential home-ground victory would be a major milestone for Indian women's golf.
Hero Women’s Indian Open: Vani in the van for the first time ever in a LET event center Inching ahead: Vani shot a 69 for the second consecutive day to take sole lead with a three-day total of 211 of the Hero Women’s Indian Open golf at the DLF Golf and Country Club course on Saturday, October 24, 2026. x@WomenIndianOpen https://th-i.thgim.com/public/sport/z6zg9v/article71619983.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/HVY2rGCa0AAo24Y.jpg The 32-year-old veteran, in unfamiliar territory on home ground, takes a one stroke lead over defending champion Shannon and three-time winner Pornanong Gurugram Vani Kapoor was in unfamiliar territory on home ground on Saturday. The 32-year-old, a veteran of the Hero Women’s Indian Open, topped the leaderboard with another brilliant round going into the final day, raising hopes of an Indian winner for only the second time ever but well aware of the challenge ahead.
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