Ranveer Singh Saini


Ranveer Singh Saini is an Indian golfer and Special Olympics athlete from Gurugram, Haryana. He is the first Indian golfer to win a gold medal at the Olympics World Games. Diagnosed with autism at an early age, Saini has received several national honors, including the Bhim Award and the National Award for Individual Excellence.
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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. 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.

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. Prior to this, he won two gold medals at the 2013 Special Olympics Asia Pacific Golf Masters in Macau. He also earned a silver medal at the 2019 Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi.

Awards and recognition

Shresth Divyangjan Award National Award, presented by the President of IndiaBhim Award, Haryana's highest sports honorLimca Book of Records