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The Indian Golf Union has received official backing from the Sports Ministry to launch the Indian Golf Premier League in 2026. The league will feature city-based teams with both amateur and professional players. It aims to train over 10 lakh students and make golf more accessible nationwide. The initiative was discussed in a high-level meeting with Union Ministers Mansukh Mandaviya and Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.

Key Points: Sports Ministry Approves Indian Golf Premier League for 2026 Launch

  • IGU secures Sports Ministry approval for IGPL 2026
  • League to feature city-based franchises with pros and amateurs
  • Aims to train 10 lakh students in golf
  • Collaboration with Bharat Golf Private Limited
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IGU receives backing from Sports Ministry to organise first-ever Indian Golf Premier League

IGU gets Sports Ministry nod for Indian Golf Premier League in 2026, aiming to popularize golf and nurture talent nationwide.

"The Sports Ministry has given us the nod to organize the first-ever Indian Golf Premier League, which aims at popularizing the sport in Bharat. - Major General Bibhuti Bhushan"

New Delhi, June 27

Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) has given Indian Golf Union (IGU), the National Sports Federation (NSF) for golf, a go ahead to organise the inaugural edition of the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL), which intends to make the sport more accessible to youngsters, in January 2026. The League is being organised in partnership with Bharat Golf Private Limited.

A delegation of Indian Golf Union led by Major General (Retd) Bibhuti Bhushan, along with members of the IGPL Board and Women's Golf Association of India (WGAI) secretary general Champika Sayal met with the Honourable Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Hon'ble Union Minister of Tourism and Culture Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Wednesday for a meaningful discussion on how to promote golf as a discipline at the grassroots level and the roadmap for Indian Golf Premier League.

Talking about the meeting, IGU director general Bibhuti Bhushan said: "It was a moment of great pride and honour for the Indian Golf Union to meet both the Hon'ble Union Sports Minister and Tourism Minister at their residence and understand the government's vision on strengthening the sports ecosystem in Bharat. I can say with utmost pleasure that the Sports Ministry has given us the nod to organise the first-ever Indian Golf Premier League, which aims at popularising the sport in Bharat. The IGPL will be organised in January 2026. Through IGPL, we will scout and nurture world-class golf talent who will proudly represent Bharat on the global stage."

IGPL is a city-based franchise league that will have both amateurs and professionals playing in a team format. The IGPL envisions providing international-standard training facilities and coaching to over 10 lakh school and college students within the next three years.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Finally! Golf is getting the attention it deserves in India. The IGPL could be a game-changer to make this elite sport more accessible. Hope they focus on tier-2 cities too, not just metros. 🇮🇳⛳
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Priya M.
While I appreciate the initiative, I hope they maintain transparency in franchise selection and player scouting. Our sports federations sometimes favor certain groups. Let's make this truly merit-based!
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Arjun S.
Great move! Golf has huge potential in India. The tourism angle is smart - can imagine international players coming for tournaments and boosting local economies. Just hope the courses are eco-friendly.
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Sneha R.
Training 10 lakh students sounds ambitious but necessary. Golf shouldn't remain a rich man's sport. Hope they include government schools in their grassroots program. Equality in sports is important.
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Vikram J.
January 2026 seems too far away! Why not start sooner? We're losing talented players who might switch to cricket or other sports if they don't see opportunities in golf.
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Neha P.
Happy to see women's golf being represented in the meeting with WGAI secretary present. Hope the league ensures equal participation and prize money for women golfers. 💪⛳

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