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Over 450 golfers set to compete in one of the world\u2019s largest charity golf tournaments<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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Hyderabad, January 29, 2026:<\/strong>\u00a0The three-day\u00a09th Biennial Aparna Cancer Crusaders Golf Championship<\/strong>,\u00a0a flagship fundraiser and cancer awareness initiative<\/em>, tees off this Friday,\u00a0January 30<\/strong>, at the scenic\u00a0Boulder Hills Golf & Country Club, Gachibowli<\/strong>,<\/strong>\u00a0and will continue until\u00a0February 1, 2026<\/strong>. Hosted by\u00a0Cure Foundation<\/strong>\u00a0in association with\u00a0Apollo Cancer Centres<\/strong>, the Championship has grown into one of the\u00a0most sought-after and largest golf tournaments in the world<\/strong>,\u00a0<\/strong>with\u00a0<\/strong>over 450 golfers<\/strong>\u00a0vying for top honours.<\/p>\n

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Golfers will compete across four rounds played over five sessions across three days, following the Double Peoria Stableford format (100% Handicap), promising thrilling competition, sportsmanship, and high-quality golfing action.\u00a0Handicaps will be generated using 12 hidden holes (six on the front nine and six on the back nine), with the Peoria holes drawn after submission of scorecards from the final session. The maximum score per hole will be Gross Double Bogey; players with handicaps above 24 may pick up after Triple Bogey, with Double Bogey recorded.<\/p>\n

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Over the years, the Cancer Crusaders Golf Championship has evolved into a powerful platform that unites\u00a0leading golfers, celebrated sportspersons, eminent personalities, corporate leaders, and opinion makers<\/strong>, all driven by a shared commitment\u2014to fight cancer and support patients who cannot afford life-saving treatment.<\/p>\n

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Speaking on the occasion,\u00a0Dr. P. Vijay Anand Reddy<\/strong>\u00a0said, the next three days will witness golfing of the highest calibre, with some of the country\u2019s most talented players and passionate amateurs competing shoulder to shoulder. The Championship is known not only for intense competition but also for producing exciting surprises. Beyond the sport, the funds raised continue to help us reach the masses through sustained cancer awareness programmes, screenings, and education initiatives.<\/em><\/p>\n

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He added that\u00a0Cure Foundation<\/em><\/strong>, through its association with\u00a0Apollo Cancer Centres, Hyderabad<\/strong>,<\/strong>\u00a0has enabled\u00a0free or subsidised quality cancer treatment for over 1,500 cancer survivors<\/strong>, while also supporting rehabilitation, research, and education programmes. As a Foundation, we firmly believe that money finds its true value only when it touches a life and creates a meaningful difference.<\/em><\/p>\n

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About CURE Foundation<\/strong><\/p>\n

CURE Foundation\u00a0is a spirited initiative to create consciousness on cancer prevention, early detection, Free\/subsidized Cancer treatment & rehabilitation especially for the needful. In addition to spreading awareness for the benefit of the society, the foundation has so far made available quality cancer treatment to several patients, particularly children and engaged in numerous rehabilitation, research and education programs.<\/p>\n

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About Apollo Cancer Centres, Hyderabad<\/strong><\/p>\n

Apollo Cancer Centres, Hyderabad is the first super-specialty Cancer Hospital in the country. It revolves around hallmark four pillars of excellence. Clinical excellence ensuring outcomes that benchmark with the best in the world. Latest technology, Tomotherapy, Truebeam, Novalis TX, Pet-CT scan, Varian Brachytherapy, Robotic Surgery, Bone Marrow Transplant Unit etc., helping our oncologists deliver the highest standards of care all the time. Tender Loving Care, the quality of care is significantly enhanced when it is provided from the heart and the Apollo family has made \u2018Tender Loving Care\u2019 its universal mantra. Cost effective care delivered with the unique \u2018Apollo Way\u2019 ensuring complete patient satisfaction at an affordable cost. At Apollo Cancer Centres, Hyderabad we cure more cancers.<\/p>\n

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