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New Delhi: The Impact Player rule in the Indian Premier League will remain in place until at least the 2027 season, with any review scheduled only after that edition. The update was conveyed to captains of all ten franchises during the IPL captains meeting held in Mumbai on March 25. The rule, introduced in 2023, allows teams to substitute a player during a match to strengthen either batting or bowling. Although it was extended by the Board of Control for Cricket in India until 2027, the regulation continues to spark debate among players and fans. During the meeting, a majority…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Basketball Association will organise the ASMITA Khelo India Women’s 3×3 Basketball League for Sub Junior, Junior Girls and Women, providing an opportunity for players across the state to compete and showcase their talent. The event forms part of the nationwide Khelo India initiative that aims to promote and empower women through sports. The competition will be held across two venues in Goa. The first leg will take place on March 28, 2026 at the Youth Hostel in Miramar from 8:00 AM onwards. The second leg is scheduled for March 29, 2026 at the DBO courts…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Oxford Cricket Club Goa continued its impressive run in the Lt. Rajan Bhai Angane Under 16 Memorial Cup with a convincing five wicket victory over P.C.S.A. Panvel in a league match played at the Boarding Ground in Malvan on Wednesday. The tournament is being organised by Aim Cricket Academy, Sawantwadi. Batting first, P.C.S.A. Panvel were bowled out for 154 in 34.3 overs. Advik Zine top scored with 27 runs while Aryan Kale added 22, providing some resistance in the middle order. Rudra Khopkar remained unbeaten on 14. A large number of extras also contributed significantly to the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Kyan Mavany and Adianta Devaraya secured their spots in the Boys Under 18 singles final at the Bandodkar Panjim Gymkhana Tennis Open 2026 following strong semifinal performances at the Panjim Gymkhana courts. Kyan delivered a steady display to defeat Arsh Sardesai 4 to 1, 4 to 3 in a closely contested semifinal encounter. Adianta Devaraya also produced a commanding performance, overcoming Ethan Luis De Ataide 4 to 1, 4 to 1 to book his place in the championship match. In the Girls Under 14 singles category, Bhaavya Bhoomkar and Tvisha Sardesai advanced to the final after convincing…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa’s Sandhya Melasheemi delivered a commanding performance at the Yonex Sunrise 48th Indian Masters National Badminton Championships, advancing to two finals in the Women’s 40+ category and putting herself in contention for a memorable double gold. The former state champion and international medalist secured her place in the Women’s Singles 40+ final with a composed 21 to 19, 21 to 14 victory over Lalduhzuali of Mizoram in the semifinal. Displaying strong control and consistency throughout the match, Sandhya maintained the upper hand during crucial rallies to seal the win in straight games. Her impressive run continued in…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The High Court of Bombay at Goa directed the Managing Director of the Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) and the Directorate of Archives and Archaeology to submit affidavits concerning alleged damage to the surroundings of the Chandreshwar Bhoothnath Temple, a protected monument in South Goa. The instructions came during the hearing of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Aditya Dattu Raut Dessai. The division bench, comprising Justice Valmiki Menezes and Justice Amit Jamsandekar, noted that the case involves claims of destruction and damage to areas surrounding the temple, which is safeguarded under the Goa Ancient Monuments…

Team Goemkarponn CANACONA: Congress leader and former Canacona Assembly candidate Janardhan Bhandari has raised objections to the assignment of board examination evaluation duties of core academic subjects to teachers from specialised disciplines such as Drawing and Physical Education. In a statement, Bhandari said that teachers appointed for non-core or ancillary subjects are reportedly being assigned duties for correction and evaluation of Board Examination answer scripts of core academic subjects, and may also be involved in setting question papers outside their domain of expertise. He expressed concern that such decisions could impact the academic integrity and fairness of the evaluation process…