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20/07/2025

MANDAR LAD & SHREEYA PATIL TRIUMPH AT GOA STATE U-19 OPEN & GIRLS CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 2025

Mandar Lad and Shreeya Patil emerged as champions in the "Shree Ganesh Kala Krida Va Sanskrutik Mandal" Goa State U-19 Open and Girls Chess Championship cm Selection 2025
organised by Shree Ganesh Kala Krida Va Sanskrutik Mandal and Bicholim Taluka Chess Association; at the Mayem Village Panchayat Hall.

Mandar Lad delivered an excellant performance, scoring a perfect 7 out of 7 rounds to remain undefeated. He secured the title by defeating Chaitanya Gaonkar in the final round. Rajveer Patil secured the first runner-up position with 6 points, while Reuben Colaco was declared the second runner-up.

In the Girls category, Shreeya Patil clinched the title with an impressive 5.5 points out of 6 rounds. Anvi Desai and Israa Rikarty both scored 4.5 points, but due to a superior tie-break score, Anvi Desai finished as the runner-up, and Israa Rikarty took third place.

Other prize-winners open category:
Chaitanya Gaonkar, Shubh Borkar, Mayuresh Dessai, Hriday Morajkar, Arthav Shirodker, Aaryavrat Naik Dessai, Aarth Karapurkar

Category prize-winners – Open:
Vivaan Kadam, Nirbhay Gaude, Sarthak Naik, Rejmon Fernandes, Vivaan Tari, Atharv Ghatwal, Saras Powar, Arnav Dhote, Chaitanya Patil, Sai Prabhakaran R, Naksh Sinari, Ram Gawas, Prachet Malvankar, Atharv Parab, Kanishk Sawant

Girls : Sayuri Naik, Vaishnavi Parab, Skyla Rodrigues, Krutika Aggarwal, Arya Dublay, Lyia Silveira, Sanvi Redkar,Yajwari Shetye, Jigyasa Gawas, Vania Dukle, Shivanya Rao, Shinel Rodrigues, Aaradhya Sawant, Navya Narvekar, Asmi Terse, Eesha Sawant, Aditi Kamat, Ayushi Gawas, Trisha Shetye.

Mahesh Candolkar, President of Goa Chess Association (GCA), was the Chief Guest and gave away the prizes alongwith Rajan Kadkade (President, BTCA), Pradeep Shirodkar, Suchitra Shirokar, Arvind Mhamal (Chief Arbiter), Dr. Satyawan Harmalkar (Tournament Director), Tukaram Shetye, and Dr. Pravin Sawant (Vice President, BTCA), Ganesh Shet and others.

The top four players from each category have been selected to represent Goa at the upcoming National U-19 Chess Championships.

20/07/2025

BASKETBALL REFEREES CLINIC HELD AT SALIGAO

Lourdes Basketball Club, in collaboration with the Goa Basketball Association (GBA), successfully organized a two-day Referees Clinic on 12th and 13th July at Lourdes Convent High School, Saligao.

The clinic witnessed enthusiastic participation from 20 young basketball players and enthusiasts keen to deepen their understanding of the game, along with existing referees who attended to refresh and update their knowledge.

Conducted by the highly experienced Olencio Dias, the sessions focused on game mechanics, referee signals, positioning, and rule interpretations—equipping participants with practical and theoretical foundation.

"The initiative represents a significant step towards strengthening the technical backbone of basketball in Goa by nurturing a well-trained pool of referees", stated Parind Nachinolkar, Goa Basketball Association secretary.

“It was heartening to see such passionate participation at the clinic. GBA remains committed to empowering local talent not just on the court, but also in officiating and technical roles that are vital for the sport’s development and progress”, he added.

20/07/2025

ST. XAVIER’S COLLEGE, DHEMPE COLLEGE AND DON BOSCO COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING EXCEL AT INTER-COLLEGIATE SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIP 2025-26

PANAJI: Goa University organised Inter-Collegiate Swimming Championship for Men and Women on July 18 at the S.A.G. Swimming Pool, Campal, Panaji. A total of ten events were held across both the Men's and Women's categories. A total of 25 colleges participated in the said championship.

The Best Swimmer (male) prize was bagged by A***n Sharma of Dhempe College of Arts and Science, Miramar.

Best Swimmer (female) prize was awarded to Alaqua Agnelo Brito of St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa.

The championship witnessed the following four new championship records - (Men)
• 200 M Free Style: A***n Sharma (2:10:38) Dhempe College of Arts and Science, Miramar.
• 100 M Free Style: A***n Sharma (57:53) Dhempe College of Arts and Science, Miramar.
(Women)
• 50 M Butterfly: Alaqua Agnelo Brito (00:30:87)- St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa.
• 50 M Free Style: Alaqua Agnelo Brito (00:28:06)- St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa.

OVERALL CHAMPIONSHIP RESULT
I. Men
Winners (Joint): - Dhempe College of Arts and Science, Miramar, & Don Bosco College of Engineering, Fatorda.
Third Place: Sant Sohirobanath Ambiye Govt. College & Research Centre, Pernem.

II. Women
Winners: St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa
Runners-up: VM Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality Management, Manora-Raia, Salcete.
Third Place: Goa Medical College, Bambolim.

RESULTS (Events)

Men
100m Freestyle
1st: A***n Sharma (57.53), Dhempe College of Arts and Science, Miramar; 2nd: Yash Gaonkar (01:07.35), Agnel Institute of Technology and Design, Assagao; 3rd: Abhiraj R. Patil (1:10:18), Parvatibai Chowgule College, Margao.
200 m Freestyle
1st: A***n Sharma (02:10.38), Dhempe College of Arts and Science, Miramar; 2nd: Narayan Giri (02:50.18) SSA’s Government College, Pernem; 3rd: Mitesh Barak (03:04.10), Padre Conceicao College of Engineering.
100 m Backstroke:
1st: Harsh Basarikatti (01:12.81), Don Bosco College Engineering, Fatorda; 2nd: Atharv Sawant (01:20.86) SSA’s Government College Pernem. 3rd: Shirshak Naik (01:27.96), Goa Multi-Faculty, Dharbandora.

100 m Butterfly
1st: Narayan N. Giri (01:22.81) SSA’s Government College Pernem; 2nd: Abrar Hussain Momin (01:40.75) Goa Medical College, 3rd : Anish Kambli (01:43.65) Goa Medical College, Bambolim.
100 m Breaststroke
1st: Harsh Basarikatti (01:17:28) Don Bosco College Engineering, Fatorda; 2nd: Ivan Emanuel Pereira (01:20.25) Padre Conceicao College of Engineering 3rd: Yash Gaonkar (01:24.22), Agnel Institute, Assagao.

Women
50 m Freestyle
1st: Alaqua Brito (28.06), St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa; 2nd: Anoushka Rodrigues (37.84), V M Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality, Raia; 3rd: Aditi Nahar (38.69), V M Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality, Raia.
100m Freestyle
1st: Shreeja Gad (01:16.23) St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, 2nd: Natasha Fernandes (1.29.35), Goa Medical College, Bambolim; 3rd: Tanvi Nadkarni (01:33.72), Goa Medical College.
50m Backstroke
1st: Anoushka Rodrigues (48:03)- V M Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality, Raia, 2nd Sanjana Narvekar (51.32), St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, 3rd: Megan Fe Almeida (52.63), 52:63.
50m Butterfly
1st: Alaqua Agnelo Brito (30.87) St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa; 2nd: Natasha Fernandes (44.47), Goa Medical College; 3rd: Tanvi Nadkarni (48.50), Goa Medical College, Bambolim
50m Breaststroke
1st: Shreeja Gad, (43.02), St. Xavier's College, Mapusa; 2nd: Aditi Nahar (51.47), V M Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality, Raia;, 3rd: Sparsh Naik (53.82), V. M Salgaocar College of Law, Miramar.

20/07/2025

CHESS TOURNAMENT CUM SELECTION AT MANGESHI

Ponda Taluka Chess Association in collaboration with Manguirish Youth Club, under the auspices of Goa Chess Association, will conduct Manguirish Youth Club All Goa U-13 (Open & Girls) State Chess Selection for Nationals and Championship 2025 from 1st to 3rd August at Wagle High School, Mangeshi.

Players born or or after 1st January 2012 are eligible to participate in the Open and Girls category.

The first round is at 2.45 pm. onwards, on 1st August. Top 6 players in U13 Open and U13 Girls category, will be awarded with cash prizes and trophies. Also players securing 7th to 10th rank, will be awarded trophies. The top 2 players in U7, U9 and U11 open and girls category, will be given trophies. Consolation prizes will be awarded to Ponda Taluka players. The last date to submit the entries, is 28th July.

20/07/2025

GMC BAG INTER-COLLEGIATE CHESS TITLE

Goa Medical College, Bambolim, emerged champions in Inter-Collegiate Chess (Mix) Championship 2025-26 organised by Goa University at Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium, Goa University Campus, Taleigao on 15th & 16th July, 2025.

P.G. Goa University claimed the runners-up title while Padre Conceicao College of Engineering, Verna finished third.

Best Player was awarded to Soham Naik from Goa Medical College.

A total of 45 teams participated in the 2 days Goa University’s Inter-Collegiate Chess (Mix) Championship 2025-26.

The Chief guest for the closing ceremony was Kunal Naik, Assistant Registrar (Medical and Allied), Goa University and Guest of Honour Dr. Satyavan Harmalkar, College Director of Physical Education & Sports, Narayan Zantye College, Bicholim & Dattaram Pinge, FIDE Arbitrator, along with Balachandra B. Jadar, Asst. Director of Physical Education and Sports, Goa University presented trophies and Medals to the winners at the event.

Winning Teams:
Goa Medical College, Bambolim: Anvesh Bandekar, Soham Naik, Tanvi Hadkonkar, Vardhan Shetkar, Varad Shirodkar.
P.G. Goa University: Supriyo Das, Rudresh Fadate, Kunal Bandolkar, Purush Desai, Snehal Naik.
Padre Conceicao College of Engineering, Verna: Sanjay Ajay Thorat, Sanvi Naik Gaonkar, Geetesh Ramesh Naik, Sahil Dayanand Desai, Vishal Redkar.

20/07/2025

ABHINAV CREATIONZ ANNOUNCES KONKANI LEARNING WORKSHOP

Abhinav Creationz has announced the launch of the 17th batch of its widely appreciated Konkani Learning Workshop, continuing its mission to promote the state’s mother tongue through interactive and accessible learning.

The workshop will be conducted online, with sessions scheduled from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM, making it convenient for participants across age groups and professions. This new batch introduces 15 sessions, an upgrade from the earlier 12, offering more time for in-depth learning and engagement.

Structured especially for beginners and language enthusiasts, the workshop covers conversational Konkani, supported by activities, real-life examples, and video resources. The flexible format allows learners to participate from anywhere while benefiting from group interactions and cultural context.

With limited seats available, early registration is encouraged. Interested participants can contact 9923442746 or connect via social media platforms to book their spot.

The workshop continues to draw participants from Goa and beyond, contributing to the ongoing efforts of preserving and celebrating the Konkani language.

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20/07/2025

Mapusa Shuttlers Ranking Badminton: Ritika eyes triple crown; Shaheen, Amaira, Avni, Advait and Vishwa set for double crowns

PEDDEM: Ritika Chelluri stormed into three finals at the State Badminton Ranking Tournament for Sub Juniors and Juniors, organised by Mapusa Shuttlers in aegis with the Goa Badminton Association at the Badminton Hall, Peddem Sports Complex.

Ritika defeated Sufiya Shaikh 21-18, 21-18 in the Girls U19 singles semifinal, partnered with Shreya Mehta to edge Aarohi Coutoncar and Minoshka Pereira 17-21, 21-6, 21-18 in Girls U19 Doubles, and joined forces with Shaheen C K to dominate Arjun Bhagat and Aarohi 21-8, 21-14 in the Mixed Doubles semifinal.

In the U13 category, Amaira Dhumatker and Avni Khyalia marched into both singles and doubles finals. Amaira bounced back to upset top seed Pragya Audi 21-23, 21-14, 21-11, while Avni knocked out third seed Komal Kothari 21-13, 21-13. The duo then combined to oust Aditi Dhargalkar and Kanika Pai Vernekar 21-9, 21-11 in the Girls U13 Doubles. Meanwhile, Vishwa Parab kept his double crown hopes alive, in a comfortable 21-6, 21-12 win over sixth seed Krithik Reddy in the Boys U13 Singles semis, after already entering the Boys Doubles final with partner Samarth Sakhalkar. They defeated Daksh Kamat and Neil Punjani Bakshi 20-22, 21-15, 21-11, while Pratik Naik Borkar and Varun Sahakari overcame Adharved Balakrishnan and Rian Soares 21-15, 21-14.

In Boys U19 Singles, top seed Arjun Bhagat beat Shaheen C K 21-13, 21-13, and Advait Balakrishnan edged fifth seed Vansh Khedkar 21-17, 14-21, 21-18 to set up a high-voltage final. Advait also entered the Boys U19 Doubles final alongside Owais Tahasildar with a hard-fought 24-22, 21-12 win over Karthikeyan N and Shaurya Naik. Shaheen, partnering with Aswin Mannambalath, entered the same final by beating Soham Naik and Yousuf Shaikh 21-18, 21-9. In Girls U19 Doubles, Saanvi Audi and Synnovia Dsouza got past Shivanjali Thite and Sufiya Shaikh 23-21, 21-11, ensuring a thrilling title clash awaits.

20/07/2025

20/07/2025

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Live Telecast - finals of the Goa Monsoon Football Premier League-GMFPL all-India Football Tournament on 20th July 2025 at Duler Football Grounds, Mapusa Goa.

18/07/2025

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18/07/2025

18/07/2025

Chief Minister, Dr. Pramod Sawant witnessed the MoU signing between the Government of Goa and Google LLC to integrate AI in governance, advancing smarter, faster, and inclusive public services.