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Ranveer Singh Saini
Indian golfer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ranveer Singh Saini (born 2000) is an Indian golfer and Special Olympics athlete from Gurugram, Haryana. He is the first Indian golfer to win a gold medal at the Special Olympics World Games.[1] Diagnosed with autism at an early age, Saini has received several national honors, including the Bhim Award and the National Award for Individual Excellence.[2]
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Early life
Saini was born in Gurugram, Haryana. Diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder at the age of two, he was introduced to golf by his parents at age nine.[3] He trained at DLF Golf and Country Club in Gurugram and later completed his schooling at Scottish High International School, where his father serves as chairman.[3]
Career
Saini became the first Indian golfer to win a gold medal at the Special Olympics World Games, achieving this in the Level 2 Alternate Shot Team Play event at the 2015 Games in Los Angeles.[4] Prior to this, he won two gold medals at the 2013 Special Olympics Asia Pacific Golf Masters in Macau.[5] He also earned a silver medal at the 2019 Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi.[1]
Awards and recognition
- Shresth Divyangjan Award National Award (2024), presented by the President of India[6][1]
- Bhim Award (2016–17), Haryana's highest sports honor[2][7][8]
- Limca Book of Records (2016)[1]
- Mentioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mann Ki Baat (2023)[9][10]
- Special Guest at Republic Day Parade (2025) [citation needed]
- Haryana Khel Gaurav Award (2023) [citation needed]
- Limca Book of Records honoree (2013–2016, 2020–2024)[citation needed]
- Recognized by Grant Thornton, Education Today, Delhi Minorities Commission, and Golf Foundation India[citation needed]
- Ranveer also secured a gold medal at the 2023 World Games held in Berlin[11]
- Ranveer Singh Saini clinched gold at the 2025 Macau Golf Masters[12]
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