Members of the Indian team for the APGC Junior Championship in Hong Kong. Image courtesy IGU.
By Rahul Banerji
Krish Chopra, Ranveer Mitroo, Saanvi Somu and Kashika Mishra will represent India at the Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation Junior Championship in Hong Kong.
The three-round strokeplay championship will have boys individual, boys team, girls individual, girls team and mixed team titles on offer, the Indian Golf Union said.
Combined scores of both players will make up the team totals in both competition sections and the best cards among boys and girls from each team will be used to calculate the mixed team standings.
On championship eve, Krish Chawla said: “My preparation for the APGC Junior Championship has been very good. I practice daily and try to improve my performance every day while noting any mistakes or shortcomings I may have.
“I expect a positive outcome from the event, and I think it’s a great learning experience that will benefit my career.”
Good opportunity
Ranveer Mitroo, who will play the Singapore Junior Championship next and events in the USA, has been working on his swing and fine-tuning his short game. He feels that his focused approach will fetch him the desired result in Hong Kong.
“Competing in an event like the APGC Juniors is an incredible opportunity to showcase my level of golf against the best in the Asia-Pacific region. It’s always a proud feeling to be representing my country,” Ranveer said.
Saanvi, competing in an international event for the first time, has been focusing on her physical fitness, technical skills and mental game and is hopeful of gaining valuable experience from the tournament.
“Competing in an event like the APGC Juniors is extremely important for my development as a golfer. I was fortunate enough to play a practice round at the Hong Kong Golf Club on Monday.
“The layout is challenging yet rewarding, with some beautiful holes that require strategic play. The greens are in excellent condition, and I found the overall setup to be very professional,” Saanvi said.
Added Kashika Mishra said: “The IGU not only gives us the opportunity to participate in prestigious tournaments like Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific and APGC Junior Championship but also acts like a support system.”
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