Vedika Bhansali Wins US Kids World Championship Golf

  • 6th August, 2025

Why in News ?

  • India’s promising golfer Vedika Bhansali clinched the gold medal at the US Kids World Championship Golf Tournament 2025, held in Pinehurst Village, USA, with an exceptional performance.
  • She competed in the girls' 9-year age category and achieved this historic feat.
  • Vedika outperformed Japan’s Emi Minami by one shot and USA’s Audrey Zhang by two shots.

From Fourth Place to Champion in One Year

  • Vedika had finished fourth in the same tournament last year.
  • This year, she made a remarkable improvement in her performance and emerged as the world champion.

Double Joy for India: Aida Thimmaiah Secures Third Place

  • Another Indian golfer from Bengaluru, Aida Thimmaiah, secured third place in the 11-year age category.
  • Aida’s scores were 75-68-66, with her final round (66) being particularly outstanding — scoring 6-under par.
  • This tournament has become a symbol of the emerging young talent in Indian golf.

India Shines on the International Stage

  • Vedika’s victory is not only a personal milestone but also a significant achievement in Indian golf history.
  • Her performance highlights that India’s younger generation is now capable of competing at the global level, even in sports like golf.

Ques:-In which tournament did Vedika Bhansali create history by winning the gold medal ?

(a) Junior Asian Golf Cup

(b) US Open Junior Championship

(c) US Kids World Championship Golf

(d) World Girls Golf Olympiad

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