Archive · 28 Sep 2026
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 trust themselves and play without fear.
The men’s team includes Yuvraj Sandhu, Saptak Talwar and Veer Ahlawat.
The women’s team includes Aditi Ashok, Diksha Dagar and Pranavi Urs.
The three men will be playing at the Asian Games for the first time.
They have still gained experience from tournaments in India, Asia and Europe.
Their golf-tour leader believes they can compete for medals.
The players are preparing for Japan’s course, weather and need for accurate shots.
Kapil Dev urged India’s six golfers to believe in themselves, play fearlessly and represent the country with pride.
The contingent features Yuvraj Sandhu, Saptak Talwar and Veer Ahlawat in the men’s section, and Aditi Ashok, Diksha Dagar and Pranavi Urs in the women’s section.
The Indian men’s trio will make its Asian Games debut despite substantial experience on international tours.
PGTI CEO Amandeep Johl said the men possess the ability to mount a strong medal challenge.
The golfers cited course preparation, weather, wedge control, spin control and precise tee shots as important factors in Japan.
- Who
- Kapil Dev, Amandeep Johl and India’s six golfers: Yuvraj Sandhu, Saptak Talwar, Veer Ahlawat, Aditi Ashok, Diksha Dagar and Pranavi Urs.
- What
- Kapil Dev backed the Indian golf teams and urged them to compete fearlessly at the Asian Games.
- When
- Ahead of the 2026 Asian Games golf competition; one report is dated September 28, 2026.
- Where
- Japan.
- Why
- Kapil Dev said representing India should inspire the golfers, while Amandeep Johl said the men could challenge for medals.
Medal Confidence
Course And Competition Challenges
India’s prospects
Medal Confidence
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 players must adapt their international experience to Japan’s course and conditions, including weather, wedge accuracy, spin control and precise tee shots.
Men’s Asian Games debut
Medal Confidence
The men’s first Asian Games appearance gives them an opportunity to make their mark, backed by experience on international tours.
Course And Competition Challenges
Their debut means they will need to apply that international-tour experience to a specific Japanese course and competition.
- Indian contingent
- Six golfers: three men and three women.
- Men’s team
- Yuvraj Sandhu, Saptak Talwar and Veer Ahlawat.
- Women’s team
- Aditi Ashok, Diksha Dagar and Pranavi Urs.
- Men’s Asian Games status
- The trio will make its Asian Games debut.
- Yuvraj Sandhu
- He won the 2025 DP World PGTI Order of Merit and became the first player to win seven titles in one PGTI season.
- Veer Ahlawat
- He won the 2024 DP World PGTI Order of Merit and is a six-time PGTI winner.
- Saptak Talwar
- He is ranked No. 1 on the DP World PGTI Order of Merit and is a two-time PGTI winner.
- Key course factors
- The golfers highlighted softer conditions, weather, wedge play, spin control, course management and precise tee shots.
