New Delhi [India], Encouraged by the recent success of its young Indian amateurs, the Indian Golf Association, which is also receiving active support and funding from the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs, has expanded its activities by 'Training the Trainers' and . 'Development of the game' Government support for the game of golf has been a big boost for IGU. The Sports Ministry has been very generous in supporting golf players ahead of the Olympic Games in Paris. IGU, which is an affiliate member of the Confederation of Professional Golfers (CPG), the national association of PGAs, through its wing, the National Golf Academy of India (NGAI), has empowered its teaching professionals and coaches to update and upgrade their knowledge. An international trainer has also been called to conduct a special session for The IGU also has the active support of the Royal & Ancient, the world governing body for golf., to enhance the game. The IGU is now organizing events in various parts of the country, including the North-East, to 'grow' the game. “We've spent over a year building the foundation and have had a lot of success raising money and we're in the process.” On getting more money through sponsorships and through our own activities like creating the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL), IGU President Brijinder Singh said, “From time to time, we have been told in international meetings that our How the community sees India moving forward." Sports in the field. We have the numbers, we have the coach certification system and now with programs to 'teach the teachers' and inspire more people to play the game, we hope that India will become a golf power in the next few years.He said, “Our aim is to include golf in programs like the popular ‘Khelo Indie Games’ and make golf a part of the curriculum in schools, we have received an extremely good response to this and IGU also revealed that CPG is supporting this idea. Master trainers for Indian teachers, assistant teachers and officials were sent for the three-day workshop, which will conclude on Monday. This is one of the biggest programs conducted by IGU nearly two decades ago. Guiding NGAI through this, SK Sharma, Chairman of Indian Open, IGU's flagship programme, said, “These programs will ensure that the youth get opportunities on their home turf. In the absence of quality coaches, young golfers often come to big cities. "The situation is similar in Delhi and Chandigarh and in South India and other parts. We want coaches near their homes.We should take courses to facilitate facilities and once we have more quality coaches through interaction with CPG, the game will grow and it can be a game changer. Highlighting the performance of India's amateur players, IGU Director General Major General Vibhuti Bhushan said, "Our amateur stars have made us proud like Avni Prashant, who won individual honors at the Queen Sirikit Cup and finished fourth in the World Amateur Team But she was there." Championship. She also won a pro event in Europe and finished second at the Royal Junior Cup. He has a great future.“Among the boys, we have Karthik Singh, who was the youngest player to make the cut at the Asia Pacific Amateur Championships in Australia last year. He further added, “IGU is grateful to the government for supporting our golfers ahead of the Olympics. Funding the competitions. All four of our top players have been placed in TOPS (Target Olympic Podium Scheme) and IGU is in touch with TOPS and the government, and we are thrilled with the collaboration of IGU and NGAI with CPG and its programme. IGU Confederation of Professional Golf (CPG), an association of national PGAs.This guidance is based on the principles of solidarity, cooperation and development to provide opportunities for a collective voice for the benefit of the game. NGAI is the official body for certification of golf teachers in India, teachers from neighboring countries like Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka also certify. Come for. Since its inception in 2004 in India, NGAI has accredited approximately 600 teaching professionals for Olympic team preparation. India's leading golfers Subhankar Sharma and Gaganjeet Bhullar are set to make their Olympic grade and debut at Paris 2024 and will be among the six professionals. At Le Golf National in August. In the women's category, Aditi Ashok is set for her third Olympic appearance and Diksha Daga is set for her second Olympic appearance, all supported by the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.Financial position of IGU is good The Director General of IGU said that the organization is financially strong and is well placed to promote its development programmes. IGU is also raising funds from international bodies and through activities like Indian Golf Premier League National Squad IGU has formed its national squad from which the selection committee selects the teams for various events and it is an ongoing process And squads get regular updates. Display. IGU also receives government support to send more and more teams abroad for performances. The domestic IGU circuit is in full swing with many competitions taking place and the number of golfers attending each competition is increasing indicating growing interest.