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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Kick Off Football Schools is excited to announce its Summer Football Camp 2025, to be held from May 19 to 24 at the Siolim Futsal Arena, near Ganesh Temple. The six-day camp will run from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM daily and is open to boys and girls aged 4 to 16 years. Participants will benefit from high-energy training sessions conducted by certified C and D License coaches, focusing on fundamental skills, game techniques, and teamwork in a fun and safe environment. The camp fee is ₹1500 per head, with an early bird offer of ₹1200 for…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: As India commemorated National Technology Day on May 11, Goa showcased its impressive strides in digital innovation and inclusive development. This year’s theme, “Empowering a Sustainable Tomorrow Through Innovation,” deeply resonates with the people-first approach adopted by the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications (ITE&C), Government of Goa. Once burdened by poor digital infrastructure, rural regions of Goa like Quepem have witnessed a transformative shift. Free public Wi-Fi hotspots, established by the Department of ITE&C, have brought vital internet access to underserved areas. “Connectivity was a long-pending issue,” shared a local resident from Quepem. “Now, with…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The 3rd Asian Veterans Football Tournament unfolded in grand style at the SAG Ground, Vaddie, Benaulim, bringing together football veterans from across the continent for a memorable international sporting event. Hosted by Benaulim Veterans in association with Goa Veterans, and organized under the banner of the Asian Veterans Football Club, the tournament featured six strong contenders: Malaysia, Chennai, Pondicherry, Bangalore, Kerala, and hosts Goa. The competition witnessed a series of closely fought encounters, culminating in a high-energy final on Sunday where Malaysia outclassed Goa 2-0. The final match was a showcase of skill, teamwork, and the enduring…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Carmel Boys Curtorim lifted the 18th Rebello Pandal Trophy with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Rebello Pandal Maina in the final, held at the St. Rita Church ground in Maina Curtorim. Organized by Rebello Pandal Maina, the match saw a competitive display from both sides, but it was Allent of Carmel Boys who sealed the win with a powerful strike in the 56th minute that hit the crossbar before finding the net. The tournament also recognized several outstanding individual performances. Dylan of Carmel Boys was named Best Goalkeeper of the final, while Delmon, also from Carmel Boys,…

Team Goemkarponn SHIRGAO: In response to the tragic stampede at the Shirgao Zatra that resulted in six deaths and left over 80 injured, the Shree Devi Lairai Temple Committee has introduced a mandatory registration process for all Dhonds (devotees) participating in future events. The decision comes amid heightened concerns over safety, following chaotic scenes during the recent annual festival where unregulated crowds and lack of coordination contributed to one of the worst such incidents in recent memory. The stampede, which took place during the early hours of the ritual procession, exposed serious lapses in crowd management and event planning. To…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa government has announced the enforcement of its annual fishing ban along the state’s coastline and territorial waters, effective from June 1 to July 31, 2025, in a bid to protect marine biodiversity and ensure sustainable fishing practices. As per a notification issued by the Directorate of Fisheries, the ban applies to all fishing operations involving mechanically propelled vessels as well as the use of trawl nets and purse seine nets. The restrictions are imposed under the Goa Marine Fishing Regulation Act, 1980, which mandates a seasonal halt to certain types of fishing during the monsoon…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Shiroda Youth Club secured their place in the finals of the 33rd Arlem Rolling Trophy Inter-Village Football Tournament, defeating St. Anthony Club, Assolda, 2-1 in the first semifinal held on Saturday at the Raia Panchayat Ground. The tournament is organized by the Arlem Youth Association (AYA). The match kicked off at a frenetic pace, with both teams displaying early intent to score. Shiroda YC capitalized on their attacking momentum, striking twice within the opening minutes. Danel Cruz opened the scoring in the 3rd minute, followed by a quick second from Dadapeer Patil in the 7th minute, putting…