Rakshit, Yogya emerged champions in DGC junior/sub-junior golf meet
The 16th edition of the DGC junior/sub-junior golf tournament concluded in Delhi, with Rakshit Dahiya and Yogya Bhalla winning the championship titles. The event saw a significant increase in participation compared to the previous year, highlighting the growing popularity of golf among Indian youth.
Why it matters
The growth in youth participation in niche sports like golf indicates shifting recreational trends and increased investment in sports infrastructure in India.
The 16th edition of the DGC junior/sub-junior golf tournament, presented by Usha, concluded at the Delhi Golf Club (DGC) on July 9. Rakshit Dahiya and Yogya Bhalla emerged champions in the boys’ and girls’ categories respectively.
Despite inclement weather across all three days, the tournament witnessed the participation of over 162 young golfers, aged between seven and 21, on the Lodhi and Peacock courses.
Special prizes recognised standout performances, with champions Rakshit and Yogya also claiming the Longest Drive awards. Vir Daulat Singh, Jyoti Mandal and Vansh Tyagi were felicitated for the Straightest Drive, while spectators were treated to a hole-in-one (on the 7th hole) by Aftab Bakshi on the second day of the tournament. The event concluded with prize presentations across multiple categories to celebrate the achievements of the participants.
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