India Triumphs at APGC Junior Golf Championship with Stellar Performance
India Secures Boys Team Title at APGC Junior Golf Championship
In Colombo, Sri Lanka, on June 22, Harjai Milkha Singh and Krish Chawla showcased their exceptional skills, leading India to victory in the boys' team category at the esteemed APGC Junior Golf Championship held at the Royal Colombo Golf Club.
The Indian pair achieved a remarkable combined score of nine-under par, narrowly defeating the strong South Korean duo of Jeyi Son and Jiyul Chun, as well as the Thai team of Jessada Chuangprayoon and Takrit Supagonchoowong by just one stroke.
This three-day tournament, organized by the Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation, attracted 64 junior golfers from 15 different nations, including Singapore, South Korea, Chinese Taipei, India, China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Myanmar, Oman, Qatar, Jordan, Malaysia, the UAE, the Philippines, and the host country, Sri Lanka.
Harjai delivered an outstanding performance, finishing as the runner-up with a score of seven-under 206 (69-70-67), just three shots behind South Korea's Jeyi Son. Meanwhile, Krish secured a tie for sixth place with a score of two-under 211 (75-67-69). Unfortunately, the Indian girls' team, featuring Guntas Kaur Sandhu and Rashi Mishra, did not fare as well, finishing 18th and 19th respectively.
Upon their return to Delhi, the team was warmly welcomed by officials from the Indian Golf Union (IGU) who adorned them with garlands. Reflecting on his performance, Harjai expressed, "I take immense pride in contributing to our boys' team victory at the APGC Junior Championship. Competing at the Royal Colombo Golf Club was a true challenge, and maintaining my composure amidst such talented players from the Asia-Pacific region brings me great joy. I am grateful to the IGU and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) for their unwavering support and guidance. I will strive to elevate the Indian flag further."
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Brijinder Singh, President of the Indian Golf Union, congratulated the boys' team on their impressive win at the APGC Junior Championship, emphasizing the federation's dedication to promoting golf at the grassroots level. He stated, "Heartfelt congratulations to Harjai Milkha Singh and Krish Chawla for their victory. Their success signifies a promising future for Indian golf. The IGU is committed to expanding golf across the country and collaborating with international federations, supported by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, to realize Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of placing India among the top-10 in the 2036 Summer Olympics."
Tushar Malhotra, Acting Director General of the IGU, echoed these sentiments, stating, "Congratulations to Harjai and Krish for winning the APGC Junior Championship title. I extend my sincere gratitude to the Sports Authority of India for their ongoing financial support through the TOPS and ANSF schemes, which have been crucial for our participation in numerous international tournaments."