Overview
- Governing body
- Disc Golf Association of India
- Origin
- Modern USA
- Olympic discipline
- No
- Category
- Emerging
- Total players listed
- …
Disc Golf is one of India's most-followed disciplines. The Disc Golf Association of India oversees national federation activity, talent identification and Olympic qualification pathways. Major support flows in through TOPS and Khelo India for athletes who clear federation benchmarks.
Disc Golf is not currently on the Olympic programme, but it sits firmly inside India's broader sporting ecosystem. The discipline receives support through the Khelo India movement, multi-sport events such as the National Games and Asian Games trials wherever the sport is contested, and dedicated league or championship structures run by the federation. Sponsorship, broadcast deals and private academies often fill the gap that direct government funding leaves, and several state governments offer cash awards, government jobs and land grants to medallists at the National Games and recognised world championships.
Disc Golf is one of India's fastest-growing emerging disciplines. The Disc Golf Association of India is building competitive structure, ranking systems and international participation from a relatively young base. Private investment, brand sponsorship and digital broadcast have moved much faster than government recognition typically allows, which is reshaping how the sport scales.
At the grassroots, the route into Disc Golf typically starts at school under the School Games Federation of India (SGFI), at the inter-university level under the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), or through a private academy registered with the state association. The Khelo India Youth Games and Khelo India University Games are the largest single discovery platforms — athletes who reach the podium at these events become eligible for the Khelo India Talent Development scheme, which funds boarding, coaching, kit, education and a monthly stipend at accredited centres. State sports awards and central government jobs under the sports quota remain a powerful incentive for athletes from smaller towns.
Disc Golf originated in Modern USA, and in India it has developed a distinct character shaped by the country's geography, demographics and sporting culture. Whether you want to compete, coach, sponsor, write about or simply follow Disc Golf, the practical starting point is the same: connect with your state association under the Disc Golf Association of India, identify the nearest SAI centre or accredited academy, and track the Khelo India and federation calendars for the events that decide selection at every level. Disc Golf is played and developed across India under the Disc Golf Association of India, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
History
How disc golf evolved globally and took root in India.
Disc Golf traces its modern origins to Modern USA. Codified rules, standard equipment and international competition took shape as the sport spread beyond its birthplace, and Disc Golf Association of India is the body that carried it into organised Indian competition.
In India, disc golf grew through princely-state patronage, defence-service teams, universities and state associations. Post-independence, the discipline was formalised under Disc Golf Association of India, national championships were instituted, and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) later brought it into the centralised high-performance system with dedicated centres, coaching cadres and sports-science support.
Disc Golf sits outside the Olympic programme but is firmly part of India's Asian Games, Commonwealth and National Games map, with state governments backing medallists through cash awards, jobs and land grants.
Indian Players
Loading…- Aadhya ChoudharyChandigarhMPO Elite
Distance driver with big arm and controlled hyzer lines on long par-4s and par-5s.
- Aadhya RawatUttar PradeshApproach Player
Scramble specialist turning trouble lies into pars with creativity and nerve.
- Aadhya SenChhattisgarhMidrange Specialist
Scramble specialist turning trouble lies into pars with creativity and nerve.
- Aaliya BhatWest BengalHead-to-Head Match
Approach player who saves strokes with smart landing zones and controlled skips.
- Aaradhya AliLakshadweepFPO Elite
Approach player who saves strokes with smart landing zones and controlled skips.
- Aaradhya SinhaAndhra PradeshMidrange Specialist
Junior Open talent with rapid form improvement and strong course management.
- Aarav TuduKeralaJunior Open
Mixed player comfortable across backhand, forehand and scramble recovery shots.
- Aarti HazarikaLadakhMixed Player
Midrange specialist with touch approaches and clean circle-one putting.
- Aditya BanerjeeNagalandWoods Player
FPO Elite athlete pushing women's competitive disc golf at the national level.
- Aditya ChaudharyLadakhHead-to-Head Match
Fairway driver who shapes lines through tunnel fairways with consistent accuracy.
- Aditya JoshiNagalandApproach Player
MPO Elite competitor with tournament experience at national disc golf events.
- Advait ChaudharyUttar PradeshApproach Player
Junior Open talent with rapid form improvement and strong course management.
- Aisha IyerMeghalayaAdvanced Amateur
Head-to-head match player who thrives under pressure and closing rounds.
- Aisha RawatOdishaRecreational Pro
Distance driver with big arm and controlled hyzer lines on long par-4s and par-5s.
- Akshay ChoudharyHimachal PradeshPark Player
Park player excelling on open, windy layouts with distance and placement.
- Ananya AliLadakhFPO Elite
Park player excelling on open, windy layouts with distance and placement.
- Ananya SorenLakshadweepMPO Elite
Mixed player comfortable across backhand, forehand and scramble recovery shots.
- Anika KumarPuducherryApproach Player
Scramble specialist turning trouble lies into pars with creativity and nerve.
- Anika QureshiTelanganaWoods Player
Approach player who saves strokes with smart landing zones and controlled skips.
- Anika ShindeLadakhFPO Elite
Fairway driver who shapes lines through tunnel fairways with consistent accuracy.
- Anika TiwariArunachal PradeshAdvanced Amateur
Scramble specialist turning trouble lies into pars with creativity and nerve.
- Anita ChhetriHaryanaMidrange Specialist
FPO Elite athlete pushing women's competitive disc golf at the national level.
- Anita PawarBiharMidrange Specialist
Scramble specialist turning trouble lies into pars with creativity and nerve.
- Armaan SrivastavaMizoramAdvanced Amateur
Putter known for calm circle-two conversions and clean scores inside the chains.
- Arnav ChhetriGoaPark Player
Approach player who saves strokes with smart landing zones and controlled skips.
- Arnav NambiarPunjabMPO Elite
Midrange specialist with touch approaches and clean circle-one putting.
- Arnav PillaiPuducherryFPO Elite
Scramble specialist turning trouble lies into pars with creativity and nerve.
- Arnav PillaiLakshadweepFairway Driver
Recreational pro competing locally while building a tournament resume.
- Arnav SidhuHimachal PradeshFPO Elite
Advanced amateur moving toward professional ratings through consistent cashes.
- Aryan BhatHimachal PradeshFPO Elite
Woods player threading gaps through tight forest courses on technical lines.
- Aryan LamaWest BengalRecreational Pro
Scramble specialist turning trouble lies into pars with creativity and nerve.
- Aryan MannGoaJunior Open
Approach player who saves strokes with smart landing zones and controlled skips.
- Atharv DubeyHaryanaScramble Specialist
Head-to-head match player who thrives under pressure and closing rounds.
- Ayaan BhatServicesMixed Player
Woods player threading gaps through tight forest courses on technical lines.
- Ayaan ShahHimachal PradeshMidrange Specialist
Approach player who saves strokes with smart landing zones and controlled skips.
- Ayaansh NaikMadhya PradeshFairway Driver
Recreational pro competing locally while building a tournament resume.
- Bhavna MominChandigarhApproach Player
Head-to-head match player who thrives under pressure and closing rounds.
- Bhavna PanditAndhra PradeshMidrange Specialist
Midrange specialist with touch approaches and clean circle-one putting.
- Bina BoraManipurWoods Player
Mixed player comfortable across backhand, forehand and scramble recovery shots.
- Chhavi BishtChhattisgarhFairway Driver
MPO Elite competitor with tournament experience at national disc golf events.
- Chitra BhattHaryanaAdvanced Amateur
Woods player threading gaps through tight forest courses on technical lines.
- Chitra KrishnanPunjabMPO Elite
FPO Elite athlete pushing women's competitive disc golf at the national level.
- Chitra MalhotraServicesPark Player
Approach player who saves strokes with smart landing zones and controlled skips.
- Deepa GoyalMizoramHead-to-Head Match
Park player excelling on open, windy layouts with distance and placement.
- Deepa MishraPunjabJunior Open
Recreational pro competing locally while building a tournament resume.
- Deepa MurmuJharkhandMPO Elite
Scramble specialist turning trouble lies into pars with creativity and nerve.
- Dev GhoshKarnatakaFPO Elite
Distance driver with big arm and controlled hyzer lines on long par-4s and par-5s.
- Dev JainAndhra PradeshApproach Player
Park player excelling on open, windy layouts with distance and placement.
- Dhruv GoyalRailwaysAdvanced Amateur
Mixed player comfortable across backhand, forehand and scramble recovery shots.
- Dhruv PillaiUttarakhandApproach Player
Advanced amateur moving toward professional ratings through consistent cashes.
- Divya BanerjeeManipurPutter
Woods player threading gaps through tight forest courses on technical lines.
- Divya BhatMeghalayaAdvanced Amateur
Park player excelling on open, windy layouts with distance and placement.
- Divya MoreTamil NaduFairway Driver
Fairway driver who shapes lines through tunnel fairways with consistent accuracy.
- Divya PaiPunjabScramble Specialist
Recreational pro competing locally while building a tournament resume.
- Diya RawatDadra and Nagar HaveliScramble Specialist
Woods player threading gaps through tight forest courses on technical lines.
- Diya SalianJammu and KashmirWoods Player
Distance driver with big arm and controlled hyzer lines on long par-4s and par-5s.
- Drishti PanditArunachal PradeshDistance Driver
Junior Open talent with rapid form improvement and strong course management.
- Drishti SrivastavaMeghalayaAdvanced Amateur
Woods player threading gaps through tight forest courses on technical lines.
- Falguni BhatBiharMixed Player
Approach player who saves strokes with smart landing zones and controlled skips.
- Falguni NegiAndhra PradeshWoods Player
Approach player who saves strokes with smart landing zones and controlled skips.
- Fatima MehtaKeralaFPO Elite
Park player excelling on open, windy layouts with distance and placement.
- Fatima ShettyHimachal PradeshScramble Specialist
MPO Elite competitor with tournament experience at national disc golf events.
- Fatima SwamyKarnatakaJunior Open
Putter known for calm circle-two conversions and clean scores inside the chains.
- Gaurav BarmanBiharFairway Driver
Woods player threading gaps through tight forest courses on technical lines.
- Gaurav MalhotraDelhiFairway Driver
Scramble specialist turning trouble lies into pars with creativity and nerve.
- Hema SinghArunachal PradeshWoods Player
Midrange specialist with touch approaches and clean circle-one putting.
- Indira PawarManipurApproach Player
Midrange specialist with touch approaches and clean circle-one putting.
- Ira BoseMeghalayaScramble Specialist
Woods player threading gaps through tight forest courses on technical lines.
- Ira HembramMeghalayaScramble Specialist
Midrange specialist with touch approaches and clean circle-one putting.
- Ishaan ChaudharyDaman and DiuWoods Player
Putter known for calm circle-two conversions and clean scores inside the chains.
- Ishaan MukherjeeManipurFPO Elite
FPO Elite athlete pushing women's competitive disc golf at the national level.
- Ishanvi TopnoMizoramMidrange Specialist
Distance driver with big arm and controlled hyzer lines on long par-4s and par-5s.
- Ishanvi UpadhyayJammu and KashmirPark Player
Scramble specialist turning trouble lies into pars with creativity and nerve.
- Jaya RaiPuducherryMPO Elite
Mixed player comfortable across backhand, forehand and scramble recovery shots.
- Kabir DeviAndhra PradeshMidrange Specialist
Park player excelling on open, windy layouts with distance and placement.
- Kabir DubeyChandigarhAdvanced Amateur
Scramble specialist turning trouble lies into pars with creativity and nerve.
- Kabir ShettyBiharDistance Driver
Midrange specialist with touch approaches and clean circle-one putting.
- Kabir SinghTripuraDistance Driver
Approach player who saves strokes with smart landing zones and controlled skips.
- Kabir SinhaDaman and DiuPutter
MPO Elite competitor with tournament experience at national disc golf events.
- Karan ChoudharyHimachal PradeshApproach Player
FPO Elite athlete pushing women's competitive disc golf at the national level.
- Kavya PathanUttarakhandJunior Open
Midrange specialist with touch approaches and clean circle-one putting.
- Kiaan KhannaGujaratFairway Driver
Park player excelling on open, windy layouts with distance and placement.
- Kiaan PanditHimachal PradeshMidrange Specialist
Midrange specialist with touch approaches and clean circle-one putting.
- Kiaan SayyadMadhya PradeshAdvanced Amateur
Distance driver with big arm and controlled hyzer lines on long par-4s and par-5s.
- Kian GogoiOdishaHead-to-Head Match
Advanced amateur moving toward professional ratings through consistent cashes.
- Kian HegdeTelanganaApproach Player
Mixed player comfortable across backhand, forehand and scramble recovery shots.
- Kunal JoshiAndhra PradeshFPO Elite
Scramble specialist turning trouble lies into pars with creativity and nerve.
- Kunal KhatriWest BengalMPO Elite
Distance driver with big arm and controlled hyzer lines on long par-4s and par-5s.
- Kunal RaoRajasthanAdvanced Amateur
Recreational pro competing locally while building a tournament resume.
- Lakshay GoyalRajasthanWoods Player
Woods player threading gaps through tight forest courses on technical lines.
- Lakshmi HembramMadhya PradeshMidrange Specialist
MPO Elite competitor with tournament experience at national disc golf events.
- Lakshmi PannuArunachal PradeshApproach Player
Junior Open talent with rapid form improvement and strong course management.
- Lakshmi ThapaNagalandPutter
Approach player who saves strokes with smart landing zones and controlled skips.
- Lakshmi TopnoKarnatakaFPO Elite
Woods player threading gaps through tight forest courses on technical lines.
- Lalit IyerJharkhandMixed Player
Mixed player comfortable across backhand, forehand and scramble recovery shots.
- Manav GhoshAndhra PradeshPark Player
FPO Elite athlete pushing women's competitive disc golf at the national level.
- Manav PandeyAndhra PradeshRecreational Pro
Park player excelling on open, windy layouts with distance and placement.
- Maryam HegdeChhattisgarhPark Player
Fairway driver who shapes lines through tunnel fairways with consistent accuracy.
- Meera GurungDadra and Nagar HaveliMPO Elite
Putter known for calm circle-two conversions and clean scores inside the chains.
- Meera KhannaTamil NaduDistance Driver
Recreational pro competing locally while building a tournament resume.
- Mira ThapaGujaratDistance Driver
Junior Open talent with rapid form improvement and strong course management.
- Naveen BageTripuraMixed Player
Park player excelling on open, windy layouts with distance and placement.
- Naveen IyerKeralaDistance Driver
Approach player who saves strokes with smart landing zones and controlled skips.
- Naveen LamaHimachal PradeshPark Player
Distance driver with big arm and controlled hyzer lines on long par-4s and par-5s.
- Navya KumarUttar PradeshAdvanced Amateur
Head-to-head match player who thrives under pressure and closing rounds.
- Navya SharmaJammu and KashmirHead-to-Head Match
Approach player who saves strokes with smart landing zones and controlled skips.
- Neel KuttyChandigarhApproach Player
Advanced amateur moving toward professional ratings through consistent cashes.
- Nirvaan MehtaUttarakhandRecreational Pro
Recreational pro competing locally while building a tournament resume.
- Nisha KiniLadakhHead-to-Head Match
Approach player who saves strokes with smart landing zones and controlled skips.
- Nisha PrasadAndhra PradeshHead-to-Head Match
Fairway driver who shapes lines through tunnel fairways with consistent accuracy.
- Noor SaikiaHaryanaAdvanced Amateur
Mixed player comfortable across backhand, forehand and scramble recovery shots.
- Om BhatServicesRecreational Pro
Advanced amateur moving toward professional ratings through consistent cashes.
- Om BishtWest BengalRecreational Pro
Woods player threading gaps through tight forest courses on technical lines.
- Omkar BageSikkimMidrange Specialist
Scramble specialist turning trouble lies into pars with creativity and nerve.
- Omkar PrabhuGujaratWoods Player
Approach player who saves strokes with smart landing zones and controlled skips.
- Omkar SaxenaChhattisgarhWoods Player
Midrange specialist with touch approaches and clean circle-one putting.
- Pari GogoiKeralaWoods Player
MPO Elite competitor with tournament experience at national disc golf events.
- Pari PandeyMaharashtraJunior Open
Scramble specialist turning trouble lies into pars with creativity and nerve.
- Parth BhutiaRajasthanMPO Elite
Junior Open talent with rapid form improvement and strong course management.
- Parth LepchaArunachal PradeshPark Player
Junior Open talent with rapid form improvement and strong course management.
- Parth PatilUttarakhandPark Player
MPO Elite competitor with tournament experience at national disc golf events.
- Prateek KadamNagalandApproach Player
Midrange specialist with touch approaches and clean circle-one putting.
- Priya GuptaLakshadweepScramble Specialist
Scramble specialist turning trouble lies into pars with creativity and nerve.
- Priya PawarAssamFairway Driver
Fairway driver who shapes lines through tunnel fairways with consistent accuracy.
- Priya ReddyManipurHead-to-Head Match
Mixed player comfortable across backhand, forehand and scramble recovery shots.
- Qadir TuduKeralaScramble Specialist
Park player excelling on open, windy layouts with distance and placement.
- Qadir WarrierKarnatakaRecreational Pro
Park player excelling on open, windy layouts with distance and placement.
- Radhika MishraChhattisgarhPutter
Midrange specialist with touch approaches and clean circle-one putting.
- Radhika SrivastavaMaharashtraFairway Driver
Distance driver with big arm and controlled hyzer lines on long par-4s and par-5s.
- Raghav MirzaLakshadweepAdvanced Amateur
Junior Open talent with rapid form improvement and strong course management.
- Rahul BarmanDelhiScramble Specialist
Midrange specialist with touch approaches and clean circle-one putting.
- Reyansh DeviManipurApproach Player
Park player excelling on open, windy layouts with distance and placement.
- Rishi DasChhattisgarhApproach Player
Junior Open talent with rapid form improvement and strong course management.
- Rishi LimbuArunachal PradeshWoods Player
Approach player who saves strokes with smart landing zones and controlled skips.
- Rishi MagarJharkhandPark Player
Distance driver with big arm and controlled hyzer lines on long par-4s and par-5s.
- Rishi SwamyMizoramPutter
Mixed player comfortable across backhand, forehand and scramble recovery shots.
- Riya MenonServicesScramble Specialist
Park player excelling on open, windy layouts with distance and placement.
- Rohan SharmaOdishaMixed Player
Midrange specialist with touch approaches and clean circle-one putting.
- Rohit NatesanMizoramMPO Elite
Head-to-head match player who thrives under pressure and closing rounds.
- Rudra BhattWest BengalScramble Specialist
Scramble specialist turning trouble lies into pars with creativity and nerve.
- Saanvi PradhanWest BengalWoods Player
MPO Elite competitor with tournament experience at national disc golf events.
- Sachin KiniJharkhandRecreational Pro
Head-to-head match player who thrives under pressure and closing rounds.
- Sachin NairRajasthanMidrange Specialist
Recreational pro competing locally while building a tournament resume.
- Sachin SidhuNagalandJunior Open
Scramble specialist turning trouble lies into pars with creativity and nerve.
- Sai BarmanChhattisgarhAdvanced Amateur
FPO Elite athlete pushing women's competitive disc golf at the national level.
- Sai KambleOdishaMPO Elite
Recreational pro competing locally while building a tournament resume.
- Sanvi LimbuAndaman and Nicobar IslandsDistance Driver
Advanced amateur moving toward professional ratings through consistent cashes.
- Sara GaikwadUttarakhandMPO Elite
Approach player who saves strokes with smart landing zones and controlled skips.
- Sara RaiRajasthanScramble Specialist
Distance driver with big arm and controlled hyzer lines on long par-4s and par-5s.
- Sara SaikiaManipurRecreational Pro
FPO Elite athlete pushing women's competitive disc golf at the national level.
- Shiv BaruaDaman and DiuPutter
Mixed player comfortable across backhand, forehand and scramble recovery shots.
- Shiv BhandariDadra and Nagar HaveliMidrange Specialist
Distance driver with big arm and controlled hyzer lines on long par-4s and par-5s.
- Shiv GowdaHaryanaJunior Open
FPO Elite athlete pushing women's competitive disc golf at the national level.
- Shiv RoyHimachal PradeshPutter
Woods player threading gaps through tight forest courses on technical lines.
- Shivani BhatTripuraAdvanced Amateur
Mixed player comfortable across backhand, forehand and scramble recovery shots.
- Shlok KukretiManipurPutter
MPO Elite competitor with tournament experience at national disc golf events.
- Shlok SayyadJharkhandPutter
Midrange specialist with touch approaches and clean circle-one putting.
- Siddharth HegdeAndhra PradeshAdvanced Amateur
Approach player who saves strokes with smart landing zones and controlled skips.
- Siddharth SaikiaMeghalayaFairway Driver
Putter known for calm circle-two conversions and clean scores inside the chains.
- Sneha GurungPuducherryMPO Elite
Junior Open talent with rapid form improvement and strong course management.
- Sneha VermaTripuraHead-to-Head Match
Recreational pro competing locally while building a tournament resume.
- Sonali SorenTelanganaRecreational Pro
Fairway driver who shapes lines through tunnel fairways with consistent accuracy.
- Tanmay AgarwalServicesApproach Player
FPO Elite athlete pushing women's competitive disc golf at the national level.
- Tanmay JadhavLakshadweepPark Player
MPO Elite competitor with tournament experience at national disc golf events.
- Tanmay ReddyKarnatakaPark Player
Woods player threading gaps through tight forest courses on technical lines.
- Tanvi ThakurTripuraScramble Specialist
Park player excelling on open, windy layouts with distance and placement.
- Tara IyerNagalandDistance Driver
Head-to-head match player who thrives under pressure and closing rounds.
- Tejas MalhotraHimachal PradeshPutter
Recreational pro competing locally while building a tournament resume.
- Trisha MinzKeralaPutter
Distance driver with big arm and controlled hyzer lines on long par-4s and par-5s.
- Uma BishtChandigarhPark Player
Approach player who saves strokes with smart landing zones and controlled skips.
- Umang TiwariTelanganaMixed Player
Head-to-head match player who thrives under pressure and closing rounds.
- Vani PathanChhattisgarhScramble Specialist
MPO Elite competitor with tournament experience at national disc golf events.
- Vedant BishtTamil NaduRecreational Pro
Putter known for calm circle-two conversions and clean scores inside the chains.
- Vedant KhatriUttarakhandFPO Elite
Advanced amateur moving toward professional ratings through consistent cashes.
- Vedant PathanRailwaysRecreational Pro
Scramble specialist turning trouble lies into pars with creativity and nerve.
- Vedant SayyadMaharashtraRecreational Pro
FPO Elite athlete pushing women's competitive disc golf at the national level.
- Veer BageHimachal PradeshJunior Open
Mixed player comfortable across backhand, forehand and scramble recovery shots.
- Veer BanerjeeBiharWoods Player
Recreational pro competing locally while building a tournament resume.
- Veer GowdaArunachal PradeshFPO Elite
Distance driver with big arm and controlled hyzer lines on long par-4s and par-5s.
- Veer RaoUttar PradeshDistance Driver
Putter known for calm circle-two conversions and clean scores inside the chains.
- Veer SherpaManipurFPO Elite
Woods player threading gaps through tight forest courses on technical lines.
- Veer SwamyPunjabMPO Elite
Distance driver with big arm and controlled hyzer lines on long par-4s and par-5s.
- Vihaan RanaMizoramPutter
Mixed player comfortable across backhand, forehand and scramble recovery shots.
- Vivaan BanerjeeNagalandWoods Player
Head-to-head match player who thrives under pressure and closing rounds.
- Vivaan PrasadRajasthanWoods Player
MPO Elite competitor with tournament experience at national disc golf events.
- Vivaan SenAndhra PradeshScramble Specialist
Woods player threading gaps through tight forest courses on technical lines.
- Vivaan SorenSikkimMixed Player
FPO Elite athlete pushing women's competitive disc golf at the national level.
- Wafa NaikAndaman and Nicobar IslandsHead-to-Head Match
Midrange specialist with touch approaches and clean circle-one putting.
- Xavier HollaArunachal PradeshFPO Elite
Mixed player comfortable across backhand, forehand and scramble recovery shots.
- Xena PawarHaryanaMixed Player
FPO Elite athlete pushing women's competitive disc golf at the national level.
- Yamuna BhattArunachal PradeshPutter
Fairway driver who shapes lines through tunnel fairways with consistent accuracy.
- Yamuna SorenMizoramHead-to-Head Match
Recreational pro competing locally while building a tournament resume.
- Yamuna SwamyBiharDistance Driver
Midrange specialist with touch approaches and clean circle-one putting.
- Yuvraj NaikKarnatakaDistance Driver
FPO Elite athlete pushing women's competitive disc golf at the national level.
- Yuvraj TiwariDadra and Nagar HaveliDistance Driver
Approach player who saves strokes with smart landing zones and controlled skips.
- Zain BhattDadra and Nagar HaveliWoods Player
Midrange specialist with touch approaches and clean circle-one putting.
- Zain SherpaMaharashtraPutter
Advanced amateur moving toward professional ratings through consistent cashes.
- Zara AnsariServicesPark Player
MPO Elite competitor with tournament experience at national disc golf events.
- Zara NambiarChandigarhMPO Elite
Mixed player comfortable across backhand, forehand and scramble recovery shots.
- Zoya TripathiLadakhWoods Player
Head-to-head match player who thrives under pressure and closing rounds.
Rules
The sport uses the international federation's current rulebook, with Indian domestic events following the same match format, scoring and officiating standards. Age-group and format variations are decided by the national federation each season.
Authoritative rulebook: Disc Golf Association of India. Age-group and school-level variations are published by SGFI and the state associations each season.
Positions
Key roles, events or positions inside a disc golf squad or competition.
- Attacker / offensive roleThe point-scoring position in the sport's playing format.
- DefenderPrevents the opposition from scoring and controls the defensive zone.
- All-rounder / substituteRotates through roles or comes in as a tactical substitute.
Equipment
Standard kit and infrastructure required to train and compete in disc golf at a federation-recognised event.
- Federation-approved playing equipment
- Personal kit and safety gear
- Training aids and video analysis rig
- Match-day scoreboard, timing and officiating kit
- Venue, floor or field marked to spec
Governing body
Disc Golf Association of India is the recognised national body for Disc Golf in India. It sets the domestic calendar, selection norms, coaching curriculum and anti-doping compliance, and is affiliated to the international federation for disc golf. State associations under Disc Golf Association of India run age-group competition and feed the national talent pipeline.
- Origin
- Modern USA
- Olympic
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- Category
- Emerging
Major Indian Events
Domestic championships, Khelo India events, National Games and franchise leagues that shape the disc golf calendar in India.
- Disc Golf Association of India Senior National Championship
The primary domestic disc golf title and the main selection trial for the senior India team.
- Disc Golf Association of India Junior & Sub-Junior National Championship
Age-group nationals that feed the Khelo India Talent Development scheme and the senior camp.
- Khelo India Youth Games & University Games — Disc Golf
India's largest multi-sport scouting platform; medallists become eligible for KIA stipends and boarding at accredited centres.
- National Games of India — Disc Golf
Quadrennial multi-sport meet contested by state teams; state governments give cash awards, jobs and land grants to medallists.
International Events
Continental and world-level competitions where India competes in disc golf.
- Asian Games & Asian Championships
Continental championship pathway sanctioned by Disc Golf Association of India; medallists receive central and state cash awards.
- Commonwealth Games / Championships
Commonwealth-level competition where India regularly fields medal contenders in disc golf.
- World Championships
The senior world title event of the international federation — the peak of the disc golf calendar outside the Olympic year.
Leagues
No dedicated professional league is currently catalogued for disc golf. The national championship under Disc Golf Association of India remains the top domestic competition.
All leagues →International Players
Globally recognised disc golf athletes to know outside India.
- Follow the international federation rankingsEmerging disciplines change quickly; the sport's world governing body maintains the current top-ranked athletes.
Records
Where to find India's official disc golf record book.
- Olympic medalsN/A
Disc Golf is not on the Olympic programme, so India records this discipline through Asian Games, Commonwealth, World and Continental championships instead.
- Asian Games medalsTracked
India's Asian Games results in disc golf are compiled by the Indian Olympic Association and the Disc Golf Association of India.
- Commonwealth medalsTracked
Commonwealth Games and Commonwealth Championship medals in disc golf are maintained by the Disc Golf Association of India.
- World Championship medalsTracked
Senior, junior and youth World Championship medal records are held by the international federation for disc golf and mirrored by Disc Golf Association of India.
- National record holdersFederation register
Disc Golf Association of India publishes the current senior, junior and sub-junior national records and updates them after every ratified event.
Career Options
Ways to build a career in disc golf — on the field, on the sidelines and behind the scenes.
- Franchise player, national squad athlete and international competitor
- Federation-certified coach and academy owner
- Referee, umpire and technical official
- Sports science support and analyst
- Sports management, media and broadcast careers
- Sports quota government jobs where the sport is recognised
Related academies
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Government Schemes
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All government schemes →FAQs
Common questions about disc golf in India.
Who governs Disc Golf in India?▾
Disc Golf Association of India is the recognised national federation for Disc Golf in India. State associations under Disc Golf Association of India run age-group and state-level competition and feed the national talent pipeline.
Is Disc Golf an Olympic sport?▾
Disc Golf is not currently on the Olympic programme, but India competes at Asian Games, Commonwealth Games (where recognised), World Championships and other continental events sanctioned by Disc Golf Association of India.
How do I start playing Disc Golf in India?▾
Join a school team under SGFI, a college team under AIU, or a private academy affiliated to your state association. From there, age-group state championships and Khelo India events are the standard route into the national pipeline.
What government schemes support Disc Golf athletes?▾
The core schemes are Khelo India (talent development stipends, scholarships and boarding at accredited centres), TOPS (funding for elite athletes preparing for the Olympics, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games), and state-government cash awards, jobs and land grants for medallists. Federation-specific schemes may also apply.
Where can I train for Disc Golf?▾
Sports Authority of India (SAI) national centres of excellence, Khelo India accredited academies, state sports institutes and private academies registered with the state association are the standard training venues. The Academies section on this page lists options.
How are Indian Disc Golf athletes selected for international events?▾
Disc Golf Association of India runs selection trials — typically the senior national championship, a dedicated trial event, or ranking-based selection — and publishes the selection policy each season. Objective criteria (times, distances, ranking points, weight-class results) dominate at the elite level.
Disc Golf in every state & UT
Dedicated pages for Disc Golf in each Indian state and Union Territory — academies, schemes, athletes and how to start.
- Disc Golf in Andhra Pradesh
- Disc Golf in Arunachal Pradesh
- Disc Golf in Assam
- Disc Golf in Bihar
- Disc Golf in Chhattisgarh
- Disc Golf in Goa
- Disc Golf in Gujarat
- Disc Golf in Haryana
- Disc Golf in Himachal Pradesh
- Disc Golf in Jharkhand
- Disc Golf in Karnataka
- Disc Golf in Kerala
- Disc Golf in Madhya Pradesh
- Disc Golf in Maharashtra
- Disc Golf in Manipur
- Disc Golf in Meghalaya
- Disc Golf in Mizoram
- Disc Golf in Nagaland
- Disc Golf in Odisha
- Disc Golf in Punjab
- Disc Golf in Rajasthan
- Disc Golf in Sikkim
- Disc Golf in Tamil Nadu
- Disc Golf in Telangana
- Disc Golf in Tripura
- Disc Golf in Uttar Pradesh
- Disc Golf in Uttarakhand
- Disc Golf in West Bengal
- Disc Golf in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
- Disc Golf in Chandigarh
- Disc Golf in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
- Disc Golf in Delhi
- Disc Golf in Jammu & Kashmir
- Disc Golf in Ladakh
- Disc Golf in Lakshadweep
- Disc Golf in Puducherry