Archive · 29 Sep 2026
Kapil Dev Backs Indian Golfers Ahead of Japan Asian Games
Kapil Dev has encouraged six Indian golfers before their Asian Games competition in Japan.
The men’s team includes Yuvraj Sandhu, Saptak Talwar and Veer Ahlawat.
The women’s team includes Aditi Ashok, Diksha Dagar and Pranavi Urs.
Kapil told them to believe in themselves and play bravely.
Yuvraj has played in Japan and knows the course conditions.
Veer said accurate tee shots and careful wedge play will be important.
Saptak believes his experience playing in rain and wind can help him.
The Professional Golf Tour of India says the players have a strong chance to challenge for medals.
Kapil Dev wished India’s six-member golf contingent success at the Asian Games in Japan.
The men’s team comprises Yuvraj Sandhu, Saptak Talwar and Veer Ahlawat.
Aditi Ashok, Diksha Dagar and Pranavi Urs will represent India in the women’s section.
Yuvraj, Veer and Saptak will make their Asian Games debuts with experience from domestic and international tours.
The golfers cited course knowledge, preparation and experience in difficult weather as potential advantages.
- Who
- Indian golfers Yuvraj Sandhu, Saptak Talwar, Veer Ahlawat, Aditi Ashok, Diksha Dagar and Pranavi Urs, supported by Kapil Dev and the Professional Golf Tour of India.
- What
- India’s men’s and women’s golf teams are preparing to compete at the Asian Games.
- When
- Ahead of the golf competition; no specific date is provided.
- Where
- Japan.
- Why
- The golfers will represent India and seek success, with the men described as capable of mounting a strong medal challenge.
- Indian men’s team
- Yuvraj Sandhu, Saptak Talwar and Veer Ahlawat
- Indian women’s team
- Aditi Ashok, Diksha Dagar and Pranavi Urs
- Supporter
- Kapil Dev, President of the Professional Golf Tour of India
- Yuvraj Sandhu
- Won seven Professional Golf Tour of India titles in 2025 and has 16 professional titles overall, according to the article.
- Veer Ahlawat
- A six-time Professional Golf Tour of India winner and joint runner-up at the 2024 Hero Indian Open.
- Saptak Talwar
- Currently ranked No. 1 on the Professional Golf Tour of India Order of Merit.
- Main course considerations
- Players highlighted weather, wedge accuracy, spin control and course management.