Indian golf’s young superstar Avani Prashanth looking to make it count at the Asian Games
1 year, 4 months ago

Indian golf’s young superstar Avani Prashanth looking to make it count at the Asian Games

The Hindu  

At 16, Bengaluru’s Avani Prashanth will perhaps be the youngest golfer ever to represent India at the Asian Games in Hangzhou next month. “It has always been my dream to represent my country in Golf in both the Asian Games and the Olympics,” said Avani, in a telephonic chat with Sportstar, from Sweden. So, when the trials came in 2022, I made it to the team but unfortunately, the event got cancelled,” said Avani, who started playing golf at the age of three. All of us are going for the gold.” FILE PHOTO: Avani Prashanth of Bengaluru in action during a golf tournament | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT She also has an eye on an individual medal.

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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Who are India’s youngest and oldest medallists in Asian Games?

The Hindu  

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News 18  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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India TV News  

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Indian sports news wrap, July 6

The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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1 year, 10 months ago

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The Hindu  

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Firstpost  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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3 years, 1 month ago

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The Hindu  

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Mohali-based 8-year-old golfer dreams of winning gold in Olympics
3 years, 4 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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India Today  

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The Hindu  

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News 18  

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Kapil Dev inducted as PGTI board member
3 years, 9 months ago

Kapil Dev inducted as PGTI board member

Hindustan Times  

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