SportsPosted at: Oct 7 2025 7:29PM


IGPL board meets Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, discusses growth of Golf in India

New Delhi, Oct 7(UNI) The union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya met with the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) co-founder and Ambassador Yuvraj Singh and CEO Uttam Mundy at his office and praised the efforts being done to promote the sport across India.
IGPL, the country's first-ever franchise-based golf league, is set to debut in January 2026 and will feature six franchises. The tournament is being organized in partnership with Indian Golf union (IGU), WGAI (Women's Golf Association of India) and PGA of India, and will follow a city-based franchise format, welcoming both professional and amateur men and women golfers in team-based competitions.
The discussion revolved around the growth of golf in India and how IGPL aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'Khelo Bharat Neeti', a comprehensive framework aimed at strengthening the sports ecosystem across every level.
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