IGU announces cash awards for Asian Games golf medallists; Pranavi Urs to receive Rs 10 Lakh for historic gold

Pranavi Urs (centre) is the third Indian golfer after ‘Bunny’ Lakshman Singh (1982 Delhi) and Shiv Kapur (2002 Busan) to win an individual golf gold at the continental sports extravaganza. | Photo Credit: REUTERS

The Indian Golf Union (IGU), the National Sports Federation for golf recognised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, has announced cash awards to honour the outstanding performances of Indian golfers at the 2026 Asian Games.

India’s first-ever women’s individual Gold medallist in Aichi-Nagoya, Pranavi Urs, is set to receive ₹10 lakh, while each member of the Indian women’s golf team including Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar, who won a Silver Medal, will receive ₹3 lakh.

The IGU Governing Council approved the cash awards. The IGU congratulated Pranavi for her outstanding achievement, recognising her talent, hard work and commitment to the sport.

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“Heartiest congratulations to Pranavi on her magnificent gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games. Winning gold at the Asian Games is a tremendous achievement and a reflection of her talent, hard work, determination and commitment to the sport. We are extremely proud of her and wish her continued success in the years ahead,” IGU President Brijinder Singh said.

Pranavi Urs is the third Indian golfer after ‘Bunny’ Lakshman Singh (1982 Delhi) and Shiv Kapur (2002 Busan) to win an individual golf gold at the continental sports extravaganza. Aditi Ashok had claimed women’s individual silver at the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games.

In the team event, this is India’s fourth medal in the Asian Games till date. The quartet of ‘Bunny’ Lakshman Singh, Rajiv Mohta, Rishi Narain and Amit Luthra won the team gold in 1982 Delhi edition followed by 2006 Doha Asian Games where the squad comprising of Anirban Lahiri, Gaganjeet Bhullar, Chiragh Kumar and Joseph Chakola took home the silver.

Thereafter, the Indian team consisting of Rashid Khan, Abhijeet Chadha, Rahul Bajaj and Abhinav Lohan made it back-to-back silver in 2010 Guangzhou edition.