IOA SECRETARY-GENERAL TO ARRIVE TODAY
PANAJI Rajeev Mehta, Secretary General of Indian Olympic Association (IOA), will arrive today in Goa along with Mukesh Kumar (GTCC) for a meeting with Government and other officials to discuss matters regarding Goa’s stance and preparedness to host the National Games in March – April 2019. During the visit, the IOA officials will meet Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, Sports Minister Manohar…
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WOULD LOVE TO PLAY FOR GOA ONCE THE BAN IS LIFTED: SREESANTH
PANAJI Ex-India Cricketer S. Sreesanth has expressed his desire to return to the game and also represent Goa once the ban is lifted. Speaking at a press conference Sreesanth said that -“I would love to play for Goa. If my ban gets lifted I would be more than happy to play for Goa, not as a pro cricketer or for any…
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XAVIER D’SOUZA WINS BRONZE AT KHELO INDIA 2019
PUNE Xavier D’Souza wins first medal for Goa at the ongoing 2nd edition of Khelo India youth games underway at the Balewadi Sports Complex in Pune, Maharashtra. Xavier D’Souza won a Bronze Medal in the 200 meters freestyle swimming with a timing of 1.57.62 seconds in Boys U-21 Category.
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ALL GOA MAJOR RANKING BADMINTON– AASHRUN, LYDIA STEAL THE SHOW
MAPUSA In Men’s singles finals, Aashrun who was playing Parteek Mahajan was at the top of his game in this match. He played a fast-paced game, mixing fierce and accurate smashes with delicate drops to register a comprehensive 21-10, 21-11 win over his opponent. The women’s singles final was a contrasting match, an engaging battle which witnessed plenty of…
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ALL GOA MAJOR RANKING BADMINTON – TEJAN, AASHRUN, LYDIA, PRANJAL IN SEMIS
MAPUSA Tejan Fallary, Parteek Mahajan, Sushil Nayak and Aashrun Gautam have moved into the Men’s singles semi finals, at the All Goa Major Ranking Badminton Tournament organised by Panaji Krida Sankul in collaboration with Goa Badminton Association and the Sports Authority of Goa (SAG), at the multipurpose stadium, Peddem. In women’s singles semi-finals, Yasmin Sayed, Lydia Barreto, Anar…
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SAG CURCHOREM CLINCH BODYBUILDING CHAMPIONSHIP
CURCHOREM SAG Curchorem clinched overall team championship by securing 2 Gold medals, one silver medal and one 4th place in All Goa Bodybuilding Championship on 27th Dec 2018 at Curchorem organised by Yuva De Kudchade Shubham Gauns won gold in 60kg category, Vishnu Raut Desai won gold in 70kg category, Sarver Khan won silver medal in 65 kg category and Daglish Fernandes won 4th…
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GOA MEN BEAT MANIPUR, DELHI AT NATIONAL VOLLEYBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
PANAJI The Goa men’s team played well at the ongoing National Volleyball Championship in Chennai as they beat Manipur and Delhi with outstanding performances. Goa won 25-13, 25-15, 25-14 against Manipur before overcoming strong resistance from Delhi in five sets, 25-18, 11-25, 25-20, 15-25, 15-11. Goa also beat Bihar, trailing 19-25, 25-17, 25-21, 25-23. Goa Men’s Volleyball team: Rama Dhawasker (Captain), Aaron…
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NITISH BELURKAR RETAINS THE TITLE
MARGAO Geno Pharmaceuticals Brand Ambassador FM Nitish Belurkar of Tiswadi Taluka won the 3rd Kanchanibai Prabhudesai Memorial Chess Rolling trophy with cash prize of Rs 8000/-, thus retaining his title for a second consecutive time. In the last round, he defeated Colaco Vernon Jesus with black pieces to remain undefeated with 8.5 points from 9 rounds. Earlier, in the 7th round Nitish…
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FINAL ROUND OF BASKETBALL OPEN SELECTION TRIAL ON JANUARY 30
PANAJI Goa Basketball Association will be conducting the final round of Open Selection Trials for the Goa State Teams to represent at the 36th National Games to be held later in April 2019. A State Championship, as well as an open selection trial, has already been conducted earlier, but since some could not participate nor come for the selection trial, another…
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SGFI U-17 CHESS TRIALS FOR NATIONAL SCHOOL GAMES
VASCO The Directorate of Sports & Youth Affairs (DSYA) Goa will be conducting the School Games Federation of India, National School Games Selection for U-17 Boys & Girls 2018. It will be held on 31st December 2018 separately for boys & girls, at Chess RCC Center Tilak Maidan, Vasco- Goa. Interested players can directly report to the venue before 9:00 am. Students…
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