Asian Games 2026 golf: Pranavi Urs holds second, Talwar slips to joint 7th after Day 2
Synopsis
Pranavi Urs fired a stunning seven-under 63 on Day 2 to stay second at 11-under 129 in women's golf at Asian Games 2026, while India's women's team climbed to third. On the men's side, Saptak Talwar slipped to joint seventh despite solid rounds, with Chinese Taipei's Wei-hsuan Wang leading at nine-under 131.
Key Takeaways
Pranavi Urs carded a seven-under 63 on Day 2 to reach 11-under 129 , staying second in women's individual stroke play at Asian Games 2026 .
India's women's team moved from tied sixth to third place with a combined seven-under 273 .
Saptak Talwar dropped to joint seventh with a two-day aggregate of six-under 134 .
Wei-hsuan Wang of Chinese Taipei leads the men's event at nine-under 131 .
India are fifth in the men's team event; Japan lead at 16-under 264 .
Olympians Diksha Dagar (joint 21st) and Aditi Ashok (joint 25th) remain outside medal contention after two rounds.
India's Pranavi Urs held firm in second place in the women's individual stroke play, while Saptak Talwar slid from joint third to joint seventh in the men's individual event at the Kasugai Country Club East Course after the completion of Day 2 at the Asian Games 2026 in Kasugai on 1 October 2026. India's women's team, meanwhile, made a notable climb up the leaderboard.
Pranavi Urs Stays in the Hunt
Pranavi Urs carded a superb seven-under 63 on the 70-par course on Day 2, pushing her two-day aggregate to 11-under 129. She had opened with a four-under 66 on Day 1. The Bengaluru-based golfer remains firmly in medal contention heading into the final rounds.
Fellow Indian Olympians Diksha Dagar and Aditi Ashok found the going tougher. Diksha shot a three-over 73 to sit at four-over 144 in joint 21st place, while Aditi carded a four-over 74 to total five-over 145, placing her joint 25th in the 45-athlete field.
India Women's Team Climb to Third
In the women's team event — where scores of the top two individual finishers are combined — India moved from tied sixth after Day 1 to third place after Day 2 with a combined seven-under 273. The jump reflects Pranavi's strong second-round showing and signals that an Indian podium finish in the team event is a real possibility.
Talwar Drops Spots in Men's Draw
Saptak Talwar could not sustain the momentum of his opening round. After a four-under 66 on Day 1, he shot a two-under 68 on Day 2 to post a six-under 134 aggregate, sliding to joint seventh. He now trails overall leader Wei-hsuan Wang of Chinese Taipei, who tops the men's standings with a nine-under 131 combined score.
Veer Ahlawat showed improvement, moving up to joint 16th after a two-under 68 on Day 2 — recovering from a one-over 71 on Day 1 — to finish at one-under 139. Yuvraj Sandhu rounds out India's men's contingent with rounds of 71 and 69 for an even-par 140 aggregate.
Men's Team Event: Japan Leading
In the men's team event, India are placed fifth after two days with a combined seven-under 273, posting a four-under 136 on Day 2. Japan lead the men's team standings by a commanding margin, sitting at 16-under 264. India will need significantly improved rounds in the remaining days to threaten the podium on the men's side.
With multiple rounds still to play, all eyes will be on whether Pranavi can convert her strong position into an individual medal, and whether India's women's team can sustain their charge up the leaderboard.
Point of View
Not a collective effort, which makes the story fragile: if Pranavi cools, the team standing goes with her. On the men's side, Talwar's slide from third to seventh in a single day underlines a recurring pattern in Indian golf — strong openers followed by mid-tournament drift. With Japan already at 16-under in the team event, India's men's medal hopes look slim unless the remaining rounds produce a step-change.
NationPress
1 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Pranavi Urs stand after Day 2 of Asian Games 2026 golf?
Pranavi Urs is second in the women's individual stroke play at 11-under 129 after two rounds at the Kasugai Country Club East Course. She carded a seven-under 63 on Day 2 after an opening four-under 66.
How did Saptak Talwar perform on Day 2 of the Asian Games?
Saptak Talwar shot a two-under 68 on Day 2, taking his two-round aggregate to six-under 134 and dropping from joint third to joint seventh. He had started strongly with a four-under 66 on Day 1.
What is India's standing in the women's team golf event at Asian Games 2026?
India climbed from tied sixth to third place in the women's team event after Day 2, posting a combined seven-under 273. The team score is calculated using the top two individual scorers.
Who is leading the men's golf event at Asian Games 2026?
Chinese Taipei's Wei-hsuan Wang leads the men's individual standings at nine-under 131 after two rounds. India's Saptak Talwar is at joint seventh, six shots behind.
How are Diksha Dagar and Aditi Ashok placed after Day 2?
Diksha Dagar is joint 21st with a four-over 144 aggregate, and Aditi Ashok is joint 25th at five-over 145 in the 45-athlete women's field. Both Olympians had difficult second rounds at the Kasugai course.
