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New Delhi: In a mixed day for India at the World Boxing Championships, two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen and debutant Minakshi progressed to the quarterfinals, while four male boxers bowed out of the competition. Competing in her first international tournament since the Paris Olympics, Nikhat faced a tough women’s 51kg round of 16 bout against Japan’s Yuna Nishinaka. Despite a scrappy contest marked by frequent clinches from Nishinaka, Nikhat secured a unanimous decision, with the referee docking Nishinaka two points for excessive holding. “Not a very good bout though I won by unanimous decision. But I am really…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa Tourism is set to showcase the state’s diverse offerings at the Travel and Tourism Fair (TTF) Hyderabad 2025, scheduled for September 19-20 at the Hyderabad International Convention Center. The initiative aims to highlight Goa as a destination that goes beyond its famous beaches. The Goa pavilion will feature interactive displays covering hinterland trails, spiritual and wellness circuits, adventure and monsoon tourism, cultural festivals, and unique village experiences, all under the banner of regenerative tourism. Visitors will get a glimpse of immersive experiences ranging from cultural and heritage trails to wellness retreats, adventure activities, festivals, and…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Healthcare Iconic Fashion & Awards (HIFAA) 2025 concluded a spectacular two-day event at the Taj, Goa, merging healthcare, fashion, and the recognition of frontline workers. The event saw the presence of dignitaries including Ajay Kumar Mishra, former Deputy Home Minister, and Subhash Phal Dessai, Goa’s Social Welfare Minister, both of whom lauded HIFAA for honouring healthcare professionals for their invaluable contribution to society. A highlight of the event was 102-year-old freedom fighter and Padma awardee Dr. Libia Lobo, who received an award and later walked the ramp alongside doctors and models in Adhya Fashion creations,…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In an exciting opener of the 14th Our Lady of Fatima Cup 2025, organized by Dicarpale Sports Club at the Dicarpale Ground, St. Anthony Assolda staged a thrilling comeback to defeat USC Seraulim 3-2 and advance to the quarterfinals. USC Seraulim struck first, with Floscio Fernandes scoring a neat goal in the 4th minute. Fhezer Gomes equalized for Assolda in the 12th minute, before Ashley Fernandes gave Seraulim a 2-1 lead with a powerful free-kick in the 15th minute, leaving goalkeeper Oswin with no chance. The score remained 2-1 at halftime. After the break, St. Anthony…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Clube Tennis De Gaspar Dias, in association with the Goa Table Tennis Association (GTTA), will host the Priority Gaspar Dias Open All Goa Major Ranking Table Tennis Tournament from September 17 to 21, 2025 at its Miramar club premises. Matches will commence daily from 3:00 PM onwards. The tournament will feature events across multiple categories, including Boys and Girls Under-11, Under-13, Under-15, Under-19, as well as Men’s and Women’s singles. Interested players can register online at https://bit.ly/prioritygaspardiasopen by July 14. For further details, participants can contact GTTA Coordinator Santosh Verenkar at +91 98812 81433. Commenting…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Basketball Association (GBA) has announced the Sub-Junior State Open Selection Trials on Saturday, September 14, at 4:00 PM at the Youth Hostel, Miramar. The trials are being held ahead of the Sub-Junior National Basketball Championship, scheduled in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, from October 4 to 10, 2025. Players born on or after January 1, 2012 are eligible to participate. Those already shortlisted in the recent State Sub-Junior Championships do not need to attend the trials but must confirm participation via email at goabasketballassociation@gmail.com. New aspirants and other interested players are required to report in proper playing…

Team Goemkarponn PORVORIM: Congress MLA Altone D’Costa on Wednesday filed his nomination papers for the post of Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly before Legislature Secretary Namrata Ulman. The nomination, representing the Opposition side, was witnessed by LoP Yuri Alemao, MLA Carlos Ferreira, and AAP MLAs Venzy Viegas and Cruz Silva. The Opposition has proposed two candidates for the Speaker’s post. Altone D’Costa was proposed and seconded by AAP MLA Venzy Viegas, while MLA Carlos Ferreira was proposed and seconded by Cruz Silva. “We, the Opposition, are united,” Alemao said. He added that MLA Viresh Borkar is away at…