Pranavi Urs scripts history, becomes first Indian woman golfer to win Asian Games gold
Pranavi Urs became the first Indian woman to win an individual gold medal in golf at the Asian Games, while also contributing to India's team silver. Additionally, Kumkum Mohod secured a historic gold in the women's individual recurve archery event.
Why it matters
These victories represent significant milestones for Indian women in international sports, highlighting the country's growing competitiveness in golf and archery.
Pranavi Urs on Saturday became the first Indian woman golfer to win an individual gold medal at the Asian Games, holding on to a slender one-stroke lead in the final round to create history and help India claim silver in the team event.The 23-year-old from Mysore recovered from a difficult start to the final round, making three birdies after a triple bogey on the third hole had wiped out her three-stroke overnight lead.Asian Games Full Coverage | Schedule | Medal TallyPranavi carded an even-par 70 in the final round to finish with a four-day total of 15-under 265, one stroke clear of the chasing pack.Her performance also proved crucial to India's team silver, with Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar joining her in the women's team event.
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