Twenty-year-old Raina Kumar achieved a remarkable victory in the Women’s Division at the Denarau Pro-Am Open yesterday, showcasing her talent despite her busy schedule as a first-year MBBS student at Fiji National University. Kumar expressed her elation after winning the tournament, stating, “I don’t really have time to play this year since I’m a first-year MBBS student at FNU. This is my third competition, but I feel good after winning the Denarau Open.” She recorded an impressive gross score of 73.
In the Professional Division, Abid Hussein was crowned the winner, finishing with a gross score of 69. Taitusi followed closely behind in second place with a score of 71. Shakeel Pillay claimed the title for Overall Gross Men with a score of 73, while David Rickey achieved the Outstanding Net Men title with a remarkable net score of 66.
In the A Grade competition, Rakesh Chand finished at the top with a gross score of 68. Meanwhile, Indra Warjan and Yasir Ahmed both scored 70, with Warjan securing second place on countback. Damien Chan led the B Grade category with a gross score of 68, while Paras Ram Mama and Alex Pattison finished second and third, respectively. Dharmesh Mani was the standout in the C Grade division, scoring 68, followed closely by Mislin Khan and Nathan Cook.
Additionally, Lusiana Leqa took home the Overall Net Women title with an impressive net score of 61. In the Women’s category, Samita Kumar and Mrs. Kwon secured the top two spots with net scores of 70 and 73, respectively.
This event not only highlights the competitive spirit of golfers in the region but also celebrates the achievements of young athletes like Raina Kumar, who balance rigorous academic commitments with their passion for sports. Their success serves as an inspiration for students everywhere, proving that with dedication and hard work, they can excel in multiple areas of their lives.
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