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Shubhankar’s rise augurs well for Indian golfers: Chawrasia

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Kolkata, March 3 (IANS) Hailing in-form golfer Shubhankar Sharma’s exploits at the ongoing WGC-Mexico Championship, Indian Open-bound S.S.P. Chawrasia said the youngster’s sterling performances augurs well for the country’s players.

All of 21, Shubhankar is leading an exclusive 65-man field boasting the game’s top five ranked players at the halfway point in Mexico City’s Golf Club de Chapultepec.

Despite missing two cuts before the event, Shubhankar, who is the only player to have won twice on the European Tour circuit this season, took a two-shot lead over Spaniards Sergio Garcia and Rafael Cabrera-Bello on Friday.

“Shubhankar’s performance is good for the country. He is leading there (WGC Mexico) and the world is watching him — which is phenomenal. He is taking the flag of Indian golfers higher and people are (learning) how good we can be,” Chawrasia told reporters at the Royal Calcutta Golf Club (RCGC) on Saturday.

Shubhankar prevailed at the Jo-Burg Open in December and at the Malaysian Open last month.

“Previously, Jeev (Milkha Singh), Anirban (Lahiri), Arjun (Atwal) have gone from India so the number of players are increasing both in PGA and European Tour. In the next five years, we will do very well,” said the 39-year-old, a two-time European and Asian Tour co-sanctioned Hero Indian Open winner.

“If we have public golf courses, at least 10 players will make it to the international level.”

Chawrasia, bidding to become the first ever golfer to notch up a hat-trick of wins in the 54-year history of the tournament, said Shubhankar is someone he is wary of and could challenge him along with Lahiri.

“In India, Shubhankar Sharma is someone who you always need to be wary of at the moment. He is playing well and let’s say I am pitted against him in the final, I know that he will not commit any mistake. If I falter, I cannot catch up. So I have to be on my guard. Now it depends how I take this preparation,” Chawrasia said.

Shubhankar is the highest-ranked Indian player in the tournament with two European Tour wins in less than two months. He has broken into Top-100, with a world ranking of No. 75.

On his preparations, Chawrasia said he is working on improving his game on the weekends.

In the last two tournaments, Oman Open and Qatar Open, the city-based golfer struggled badly. In the Oman Open he made the cut but could not do much, while in the second tournament played last week he made an early exit.

“There is something still bothering me. I am working on it. It’s purely the mental part,” he said.

“It also helps when you talk to veterans like Jeev (Milkha Singh). He is my competitor, but off the field he helps me. I admire him a lot and his tips are a great help.

“I am practicing hard and the confidence is much better as I have won it twice. I have worked on my putting and driving. I am expecting to do well.

“I often sit back and reflect after day’s play. But I think I have a quality, I forget things very fast. So the negativity does not affect me — neither does success makes me complacent.

“My mind is now in better shape, and in sync with my execution of shots. Golf is all in the mind and you have to get your mindset right,” Chawrasia said.

The caddie-turned-golfer also spoke about managing the workload, saying he plans to play fewer tournaments this year.

“I skipped a tournament in New Zealand which is both in the Asian and Australian Tour. I wanted to prepare for the Indian Open in the best way possible. I plan to play less this year. The travelling part takes a lot out of you. I recently missed a tee off.”

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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma

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World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.

Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.

During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.

On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”

Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.

It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.

Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.

Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”

On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”

The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.

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