Rory McIlroy and Sachin Tendulkar exchange autographed Masters flag and cricket jersey during the Diwali party
The DP World India Championship wasn’t just about golf — it was also a celebration of culture and connection. After the second round at Delhi Golf Club, the world’s top golfers joined India’s sporting icons and business leaders for the spectacular DP World Diwali Party, an evening that brought together world-class sport and Indian tradition.
The star players with Yuvraj Narayan (Group Deputy CEO & CFO, DP World)
The glittering guest list included Rory McIlroy, Tommy Fleetwood, Viktor Hovland, Shane Lowry, Luke Donald, and Shubhankar Sharma, alongside cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, Olympic champions Neeraj Chopra and Abhinav Bindra, football star Sunil Chhetri, cricketer Ajit Agarkar, and tennis great Leander Paes. Also in attendance were Yuvraj Narayan, (Group Deputy CEO & CFO, DP World), Guy Kinnings (CEO, European Tour Group), and several top global CEOs, CFOs, and supply chain leaders.
Tommy Fleetwood and his son Frankie with Luke Donald
The players embraced the festive spirit — dressed in traditional Indian attire and enjoying the lights, music, and camaraderie. Viktor Hovland remarked, “I fit right in — it’s comfy!” while Rory McIlroy, wearing his Green Jacket from the Masters, met Sachin Tendulkar again, exchanging mementos of their respective sporting triumphs.
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The evening perfectly captured what the championship stands for — the meeting of global excellence and India’s warmth, in a celebration where golf, culture, and community came together under one shining spotlight.