New Delhi, October 4 (Udaipur Kiran) : Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia spoke with Indian golfer Pranavi Urs via video call on October 4, 2026, to congratulate her on winning a historic gold medal at the Asian Games 2026. Scindia commended Urs for becoming the first Indian woman golfer to secure an individual gold medal at the Games, praising her patience, hard work, and perseverance.
Reflecting on their past, Scindia mentioned playing golf with Urs during her school days, noting how special it was to witness her journey from those early days to becoming an Asian Games champion. He expressed pride that the Madhavrao Scindia Foundation has been part of her journey, as both Urs and fellow golfer Diksha Dagar have been involved in the foundation’s sports initiatives.
During their conversation, they discussed Urs’s progress since the 2022 Asian Games, her preparations, mental strength, and the importance of patience and dedication in sports. They also touched upon the role of sports psychology in preparing for various situations on the course. Scindia extended his congratulations to Urs, her parents, coaches, and everyone who has supported her, wishing her continued success in the future.
Sharing this moment on social media platform X, Scindia wrote, “A wonderful conversation with Pranavi Urs after her historic gold medal win in women’s individual golf at the Asian Games 2026. It’s hard to believe she’s the same girl I played rounds with during her school days. Witnessing her journey closely and seeing the Madhavrao Scindia Foundation support her has been very special. She has made history, but I know this is just the beginning. Pranavi, keep moving forward!”
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