Zara Anand Makes Her Mark at Queen Sirikit Cup

Zara Anand led the Indian team at the Queen Sirikit Cup, placing Tied-12th after round one. The Indian team finished Tied-seventh, while host Japan took the lead. Several top contenders struggled, with Japan holding a slight overall advantage over defending champions Korea.

Zara Anand showcased her talent at the Queen Sirikit Cup, concluding the first round as the leading Indian in Tied-12th place. Anand's impressive performance included three birdies and four bogeys, positioning her as India's top contender at this prestigious amateur golfing event.

Alongside Zara, teammates Heena Kang and Mannat Brar faced challenges, finishing T-21 and T-25 respectively. As a team, India stood Tied-seventh after the first day, with a combined score of 5-over 149, keeping them in contention.

Host country Japan took a strong lead with standout performances from Aira Nagasawa and Anna Iwanaga, both scoring three-under-par 69s. They narrowly led defending champions Korea by one stroke, setting the stage for an intense competition in this 13-nation event.

(With inputs from agencies.)