ECU women’s golfer Grace Yatawara struck gold when she won the women’s event at the South Asian Games. The Salisbury native had to complete the requirements for a dual citizenship in her father’s home country of Sri Lanka before participating in the biennial multi-sport competition. The 2019 games, featuring athletes from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, were hosted by Nepal.

Grace Yatawara in traditional Sri Lankan dress for the opening ceremonies. (Submitted photo)

Grace with her mom Gayle, her dad Chanaka and her sister Lily. (Submitted photo)

Grace with her caddy, Narayan Thapa. (Submitted photo)

Grace after winning her gold medal at the South Asian Games. (Submitted photo)

Grace representing East Carolina. (Submitted photo)

Grace at the medal ceremony. (Submitted photo)

Monkeys on the Gokarna Forest Resort course. (Submitted photo)