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New Delhi: India have made major changes to their ODI squad for the upcoming three match series against Afghanistan, with several senior and fringe players dropped as the selectors look to reshape the team ahead of future international assignments. The series, beginning on June 14, will continue under the leadership of Shubman Gill, while Shreyas Iyer remains vice captain. Senior stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have retained their places in the squad. One of the biggest developments is the return of Hardik Pandya, who missed the previous ODI series against New Zealand. His inclusion, however, remains subject to fitness…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Actors and filmmakers associated with the internationally acclaimed Konkani film Juze voiced strong criticism against the Goa government for allegedly failing to adequately support Konkani cinema despite the language receiving official recognition and Goan films earning international accolades. The concerns were raised during a post-screening Q&A session held as part of the four-day Prashanti Film Fest at ManoShobha Kalaghar in Loliem, Canacona. Lead actor Sudesh Bhise called for a dedicated government policy to promote Konkani cinema on the lines of support extended to Marathi cinema in Maharashtra. He suggested measures such as tax-free screenings and greater access…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Students from the Porvorim constituency who have excelled in the Class 10 and 12 Goa Board examinations conducted in March-April 2026, as well as graduate students, can now apply till May 31 for the annual felicitation ceremony organised by Porvorim Rising. In a statement issued here, Porvorim Rising announced that the deadline for submission of applications has been extended to ensure that all eligible students get an opportunity to participate in the initiative. The annual felicitation programme is aimed at recognising and encouraging academic excellence among students from the constituency. This year, the initiative has also been…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa T20 Bash leather ball cricket tournament is all set to begin from May 25 at the BITS Pilani Ground in Zuarinagar, bringing together some of the state’s promising cricketers for an exciting season of competitive T20 action. Organised by the Shiroda Cricket Club and affiliated with the Goa Cricket Association, the tournament is expected to provide a major platform for young players to showcase their talent. A total of six franchise teams will participate in the competition, which has been planned with the objective of promoting grassroots cricket and creating greater opportunities for emerging players…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Table Tennis Association has launched an intensive High Performance Coaching Camp aimed at sharpening the skills of Goa’s top ranked paddlers and preparing them for higher level national competition. The camp, currently being held at Fatorda in Margao from May 17 to May 29, 2026, has brought together some of the state’s most promising young table tennis talents for advanced training and competitive development. Powered by Ultimate Table Tennis and conducted by the South Goa Table Tennis Council, the camp is being supervised by Head Coach R. Rajesh, an International Table Tennis Federation Certified Level…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa’s experienced table tennis player Deepak Gopani produced a memorable performance at the 32nd National Masters Table Tennis Championships in Pune, securing a historic bronze medal in the Men’s 55+ singles category. Leading a contingent of nearly 25 players from Goa, Gopani impressed throughout the tournament with his resilience, consistency and fighting spirit against some of the country’s top veteran paddlers. Gopani began his campaign in commanding fashion by topping a highly competitive group that included Suchit Kumar Chaturvedi from IA&AD and Telangana’s Srinivas Matur Rao. He edged past both opponents in thrilling 3–2 encounters to advance…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: GCC Paddlers emerged victorious in the Saxtti UTTTC (Ultimate Table Tennis Team Championship), defeating Uniqlo Warriors 3–1 in an entertaining and fiercely contested final held at Gomant Vidhya Niketan in Margao on Sunday. Organised by the Saxtti Sports and Cultural Club, the tournament showcased exciting table tennis action and attracted strong participation from competitive teams across the region. The championship clash lived up to expectations as GCC Paddlers displayed consistency, teamwork and composure under pressure to secure the coveted title. Uniqlo Warriors began the final with confidence and pushed their opponents in every match, but GCC Paddlers…