
New Delhi, October 4 (Daily Kiran) : Indian golfer Pranavi Urs made history by winning the first individual gold medal for women in golf at the 2026 Asian Games. On October 4, Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia reached out to her via video call to extend his congratulations. He praised her dedication, hard work, and resilience that led her to this remarkable achievement.
Scindia reminisced about playing golf with Pranavi during her school days. He expressed pride in witnessing her journey from a young player to an Asian Games champion. He also highlighted the role of the Madhavrao Scindia Foundation in supporting her career, noting that both Pranavi and fellow golfer Diksha Dagar have been involved in the foundation’s sports initiatives.
During their conversation, they discussed Pranavi’s experiences since the 2022 Asian Games, her preparation, mental strength, and the importance of patience and dedication in sports. They also touched on the significance of sports psychology in preparing for various situations on the golf course. Scindia congratulated Pranavi, her parents, coach, and all those who have supported her along the way, wishing her continued success in the future.
Sharing details of the conversation on social media platform X, Scindia wrote, “It’s hard to believe that this is the same girl I played rounds with during her school days. Watching her journey closely and seeing the Madhavrao Scindia Foundation support her has been special. She has made history, but I know this is just the beginning. Keep moving forward, Pranavi.”
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