How did Ranveer and Kashika perform in the APGC Junior Championship?

Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- Ranveer Mitroo finished tied for fourth with a two-under 69.
- Kashika Mishra secured tied tenth place with a one-over 73.
- The Indian boys' team ranked fifth with a combined score of one-under 141.
- Krish Chawla faced a challenging round with various ups and downs.
- The championship showcases the rising talent in Indian golf.
Hong Kong, May 28 (NationPress) Ranveer Mitroo spearheaded the Indian squad by delivering an impressive two-under 69, securing a tied fourth position after the first round of the Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC) Junior Championship held at the Hong Kong Golf Club on Tuesday. The Indian Golf Union (IGU) dispatched a four-member team to partake in this esteemed tournament.
The 16-year-old Ranveer kicked off his round with birdies at the second and fifth holes, but faced a setback with a bogey on the ninth. After six consecutive pars, the Delhi amateur bogeyed the 16th hole but quickly regained his momentum with back-to-back birdies on the last two holes, finishing strong.
Expressing satisfaction with his performance, Ranveer commented, "The round was fairly decent. I made some good recoveries but also committed a few silly mistakes. My plan for tomorrow is to rest adequately and review today's statistics to avoid repeating those errors. I believe enhancing my decision-making and execution will be crucial moving forward."
His teammate, Krish Chawla, the reigning junior India No. 1, ended the round tied for 16th after scoring a modest one-over 72. Krish experienced a thrilling yet tumultuous round, achieving an eagle and three birdies against three bogeys and a triple bogey. Vietnam’s Tuan Anh Nguyen topped the leaderboard with an impressive six-under 65, closely followed by New Zealand’s Cooper Moore.
The Indian duo of Ranveer and Krish collectively stood fifth in the boys' team competition, with a combined score of one-under 141. The Australian pair of Hamish Farquharson and Cooper Giddings led the standings with a total of three-under 139.
In the girls' division, Kashika Mishra maintained the Indian flag's prominence with a score of one-over 73, tying for 10th place. Her fellow competitor, Saanvi Somu, concluded Round 1 in a joint 17th position.
Kashika, who is the current India No. 1 in both junior and amateur categories, achieved two birdies against a bogey on the front nine, followed by three bogeys and a birdie on the back nine.
The Indian pair of Kashika and Saanvi ranked seventh with a combined score of four-over 148 after the opening round, trailing by 11 strokes behind the Thai duo of Kritchanya Kaopattanaskul and Prim Prachnakorn, along with the South Korean pair of Seojin Park and Yunseo Yang. In the mixed team event, Ranveer and Kashika found themselves tied for seventh at even-par 142.