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Bhullar backs India for Asian Games golf gold
Veteran golfer Gaganjeet Bhullar has backed India to end its 24-year gold-medal drought in golf at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi, Japan. Bhullar, a 2006 Asian Games silver medallist, said the…
The Story in Brief
Veteran golfer Gaganjeet Bhullar has backed India to end its 24-year gold-medal drought in golf at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi, Japan. Bhullar, a 2006 Asian Games silver medallist, said the women's team, Aditi Ashok, Diksha Dagar, and Pranavi Urs, are strong contenders for gold. The men's team includes Yuvraj Sandhu, Veer Ahlawat, and Saptak Talwar. However, Bhullar cautioned that South Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, and China will offer stiff competition. Golf events run from September 30 to October 3 at Kasugai Country Club.
The Indian Opinion
The talk of a gold rush in golf at the Asian Games is welcome optimism, but India has not won gold since 2002 and faces formidable rivals. South Korea, Japan, and China field strong squads. Bhullar himself warned it 'won't be easy.' The real test is October: will the young Indian team match the hype, or will past medal droughts repeat? That medal count will settle the question.
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
