Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Pranavi Sharath Urs and Kumkum Anil Mohod after the Indian athletes created history by winning gold medals in women’s individual golf and recurve archery at the Asian Games 2026.
PM Modi described their triumphs as memorable moments for the nation and wished both athletes continued success.
“One for the history books! Congratulations to Pranavi Sharath Urs on winning India’s first-ever Gold in Women’s Individual Golf at the Asian Games. Her superb finish has given the nation a sporting moment to remember. May this victory draw more young Indians to the game and inspire them to aim for the very top. Well played and best wishes to Pranavi,” PM Modi posted on X.
One for the history books!
Congratulations to Pranavi Sharath Urs on winning India’s first-ever Gold in Women’s Individual Golf at the Asian Games. Her superb finish has given the nation a sporting moment to remember. May this victory draw more young Indians to the game and…
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 3, 2026
Pranavi secured the golf title with a 15-under 265 aggregate across four rounds at the Kasugai Country Club East Course.
She began the final round with a three-stroke advantage and overcame a triple bogey on the third hole by producing birdies on the sixth, 10th and 13th. She completed her final round with an even-par 70.
PM Modi also praised Kumkum for becoming the first Indian woman to win an individual recurve archery gold at the Asian Games.
“Gold that will always be remembered. Congratulations to Kumkum Anil Mohod on becoming the first Indian woman to win Recurve Individual Gold at the 2026 Asian Games. Her composure in the decisive shoot-off was particularly outstanding. May she keep aiming higher! Best wishes for her future endeavours,” he posted.
A Gold that will always be remembered.
Congratulations to Kumkum Anil Mohod on becoming the first Indian woman to win Recurve Individual Gold at the 2026 Asian Games. Her composure in the decisive shoot-off was particularly outstanding. May she keep aiming higher! Best wishes…
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 3, 2026
The teenage archer defeated South Korea’s Yejin Oh in a tense final. Her victory also earned India an individual quota place for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
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