In a landmark evening for Indian sports, prominent golfer and industry veteran Rishi Narain was officially inducted into the “Hall of Fame” of Indian Golf. The induction took place during a glittering gala function in New Delhi, held to coincide with the high-profile launch of the new Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) League.
The ceremony was hosted by cricket legend and current PGTI President Kapil Dev, who celebrated Narain’s decades-long contribution to the sport. The event was a "who’s who" of the sporting and corporate world, featuring dignitaries such as Pawan Munjal (Chairman, Hero MotoCorp) and Jay Shah (Chairman, International Cricket Council). They were joined by an audience of over 300 guests, including leading professional players, stakeholders, and major sponsors.
Rishi Narain’s induction honors a career defined by both competitive excellence and visionary leadership. As highlighted during the ceremony’s keynote presentation:
The induction served as the centerpiece for the launch of the PGTI League, which officially tees off this week in New Delhi. The league represents a significant leap forward for the professional circuit in India, aiming to increase the competitive stature and commercial viability of the sport.
"Honoured to be named to the Hall of Fame of Indian Golf," said Rishi Narain regarding the recognition. "To receive this at such a pivotal moment—with the launch of the new PGTI league and in the company of legends like Kapil Dev and visionaries like Pawan Munjal—is truly a career highlight."
As the new league begins its first round this week, the induction of figures like Narain ensures that while the sport looks toward a high-tech, high-stakes future, it remains firmly rooted in the excellence of its past.
