Yes, golf made its debut in the 1982 Asian Games held in New Delhi, India, and the host nation made a historic mark by winning both the team gold and individual medals in the event. India won the gold medal in the team event, making history as the first-ever Asian Games gold medalists in golf.
Team Members:
Lakshman Singh
Rajiv Mohta
Amit Luthra
Rishi Narain
Their collective performance dominated the competition and secured India’s position as the best golfing nation in Asia at the time.
Gold Medal: Lakshman Singh emerged as the individual champion, claiming the first-ever Asian Games golf gold medal for India.
Silver Medal: Rajiv Mohta secured the runner-up position, winning the silver medal and giving India a 1-2 finish on the podium.
Historic Feat: This was a landmark moment, as India became the first-ever nation to win golf gold at the Asian Games.
Boost to Indian Golf: The success helped raise the profile of golf in India and inspired a new generation of golfers.
Paved the Way for Future Champions: This victory set the stage for later Indian golfers like Jeev Milkha Singh, Arjun Atwal, Anirban Lahiri, and Shubhankar Sharma, who went on to achieve success on international tours.
