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Kapil Dev Backs Indian Golfers Ahead of Japan Asian Games
Kapil Dev encouraged six Indian golfers before their Asian Games competition in Japan.
He told them to believe in themselves and play without fear.
The men’s team is Yuvraj Sandhu, Saptak Talwar and Veer Ahlawat.
The women’s team is Aditi Ashok, Diksha Dagar and Pranavi Urs.
The men will be playing at the Asian Games for the first time.
Their golf experience comes from competing in India and on international tours.
Their team leader said they have a strong chance to compete for medals.
The golfers are preparing for Japan’s course, weather and need for accurate shots.
Kapil Dev urged India’s six golfers to compete fearlessly and draw inspiration from representing the country.
The team comprises Yuvraj Sandhu, Saptak Talwar, Veer Ahlawat, Aditi Ashok, Diksha Dagar and Pranavi Urs.
The men’s trio will make its Asian Games debut, despite having experience on international tours.
DP World Professional Golf Tour of India CEO Amandeep Johl said the men could mount a strong medal challenge.
The golfers highlighted course preparation, weather, wedge control and precise shot-making as key factors in Japan.
- Who
- Kapil Dev supported India’s six golfers: Yuvraj Sandhu, Saptak Talwar, Veer Ahlawat, Aditi Ashok, Diksha Dagar and Pranavi Urs.
- What
- Kapil Dev sent the team best wishes and urged them to play fearlessly at the Asian Games.
- Where
- The Asian Games golf competition will be held in Japan.
- When
- The message was issued ahead of the golf competition; one article is dated September 28, 2026.
- Why
- Kapil Dev said representing India should inspire the golfers, while Amandeep Johl said the men could challenge for medals.
Confident Medal Challenge
Course And Competition Challenges
India’s prospects
Confident Medal Challenge
Kapil Dev said the golfers have the talent, experience and temperament to succeed, while Amandeep Johl said the men can mount a strong medal challenge.
Course And Competition Challenges
The golfers acknowledged that success will depend on managing Japan’s course, weather, wedge accuracy, spin control and precise tee shots.
Men’s Asian Games debut
Confident Medal Challenge
The men’s first appearance at the Asian Games is presented as an opportunity to make their mark internationally.
Course And Competition Challenges
Although they are making their Asian Games debut, they must adapt their international-tour experience to the specific Japanese course and conditions.
Key facts
- Men’s team
- Yuvraj Sandhu, Saptak Talwar and Veer Ahlawat
- Women’s team
- Aditi Ashok, Diksha Dagar and Pranavi Urs
- Competition
- Asian Games golf competition
- Host country
- Japan
- Men’s Asian Games status
- The three Indian men will make their Asian Games debut.
- Team expectation
- DP World Professional Golf Tour of India CEO Amandeep Johl said the men could mount a strong medal challenge.
- Yuvraj Sandhu achievement
- He won the DP World PGTI Order of Merit in 2025 and became the first player to win seven titles in one season on the tour.
- Veer Ahlawat achievement
- He won the 2024 DP World PGTI Order of Merit and is a six-time winner on the tour.
Quotes
Yuvraj Sandhu
Indian golfer and member of India’s Asian Games men’s team
“Representing India at the Asian Games is the highest honour. I extend my best wishes to Veer, Saptak, Yuvraj, Aditi, Diksha and Pranavi as they prepare to compete for the country in Japan.”
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“My message to them is simple: believe in yourselves, play fearlessly and give it everything you have. The responsibility of representing the country should inspire you to raise your game.”
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