Pranavi etched her name into the history books by claiming a monumental individual gold medal at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. Surpassing expectations and acing an insurmountable challenge on the course, she delivered a masterclass in composure and resilience to become the first Indian woman to win an individual gold medal in golf at the Asian Games. Individual gold wasn’t where Pranavi stopped; she also teamed up with Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar, and helped secure a team silver medal for India, capping off a remarkable campaign.
Pranavi Urs, a gold medallist golfer at the Asian Games 2026, is all set to be part of the NDTV World Summit 2026, which will take place in New Delhi on October 22 and 23.
Coming from Mysuru, Pranavi’s rise up the golfing ladder has been all about grit and long hours of practice. Before taking her game to the Ladies European Tour and other major international events, she showed her impeccable potential on the domestic circuit run by the Women’s Golf Association of India (WGAI), picking up multiple titles as both an amateur and a pro. Her knack for bouncing back when things get tough, just like she did during her dramatic Asian Games run, has made her a fan favourite. Pranavi’s fiancé and fellow professional golfer, Karandeep Kochhar, is an active participant in the NDTV Golf Pro-Am. Aside from filling up her trophy cabinet, Pranavi has turned into a real role model for young girls in India, showing that you can break barriers even in niche sports like golf.
The Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) even announced a Rs 1 crore prize money award for her during the NDTV Pro-Am event. Her appearance at the NDTV World Summit 2026 highlights how elite sport, pure hustle, and the changing face of Indian athletes all tie together in today’s shifting world order.
