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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: In a thrilling display of athleticism and teamwork, S. S. Dempo College and St. Xavier’s College emerged as champions in the men’s and women’s categories, respectively, at the Inter Collegiate Volleyball Championship organized by Goa University. The event, which took place from February 18 to 21, 2025, at the Goa University Ground in Taleigao, Goa, saw a total of 31 men’s and 26 women’s teams competing for the top spots. The men’s final saw Dempo Charities Trust’s Srinivassa Sinai Dempo College of Commerce & Economics, Cujira, Bambolim, defeat Cuncolim Educational Society’s College of Arts & Commerce, Cuncolim,…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Vasco Rebels emerged as the champions of the inaugural Badminton Pro League 2025, defeating Mapusa Gladiators 120-111 in an exhilarating final at the Indoor Stadium, Campal, Panaji. In the third-place playoff, Panjim Priority Titans edged out Siolim HighFlyers 120-114 in another nail-biting contest. The league, organized by Panjim Boys in aegis with the Goa Badminton Association, brought together Goa’s top shuttlers in a first-of-its-kind city-based badminton showdown. Each match comprised of 8 doubles events played in relay format, featuring Men’s doubles, Women’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles and Veteran Doubles. The Vasco Rebels team, owned by Praveen Shenoy was…

Team Goemkarponn VERNA: Former Indian Olympians Mervyn Fernandis and Joaquim Carvalho are all braced for the long haul as they launched an ambitious school hockey programme in collaboration with Agnel Technical Education Complex at the Agnel Ashram Ground in Verna, on Monday. “Our aim is simple: we want more Olympians coming out from Goa. If I am not mistaken, the two of us may well be among the last ones [Olympians] coming out of Goa,” Fernandes told eager students of the Fr. Agnel Multipurpose High School, on Monday morning. “We are sort of convinced that the fruits of this programme…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: The gloves are off as the countdown begins for Goa’s biggest professional boxing showdown, Susegado Strike Fight Night 2.0. Scheduled for February 28 at the International Centre Goa, Dona Paula, this high-octane event will feature 16 fierce contenders from across India, including three of Goa’s own boxers, going head-to-head in eight intense bouts. Goa’s own pugilists Kailas Gauns, Pralhad Panda and Umesh Chavan will feature in the ring.The night’s highlight is a championship title fight for the Indian Boxing Council’s (IBC) West Zone Championship that promises to deliver adrenaline-pumping action featuring Goa’s very own boxer Pralhad Panda.…

Team Goemkarponn Navelim: In a thrilling display of skill and determination, Perpetual Succour Convent High School Navelim has emerged victorious in the U13 women’s football tournament, defeating St. Anne’s Institute Agonda with a convincing 3-0 scoreline. This championship, organized by the Navelim Sporting Club at the Rosary Church ground in Navelim, brought together some of the region’s most talented young players. Notable figures such as Rev. Fr. Clive Dias and Shri. Avertano Furtado were in attendance, underscoring the event’s significance. Perpetual Succour Convent High School Navelim dominated the finals, with Venicia Carvalho scoring a brace and Clea Colaco adding one…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: In the picturesque state of Goa, a delicate balance between economic growth and environmental protection is being tested. A recent Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has brought to light the plight of Olive Ridley turtle nesting sites, particularly at Agonda Beach, where 67 illegal business establishments have been identified. The Bombay High Court at Goa has stepped in, directing authorities to expedite action against these structures, emphasizing the need to safeguard the fragile ecosystem. This ongoing struggle highlights the challenges of reconciling economic activities with environmental conservation in one of India’s most biodiverse regions. The Goa Coastal Zone…

Team Goemkarponn Porvorim: The cultural heartbeat of Goa resonated with unparalleled grandeur as the state witnessed the spectacular theatrical production – ‘Shiv Shahi’, a mega play honoring the life and legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Organized in Porvorim, this historic theatrical tribute transported audiences back to the 17th century, showcasing the courage, vision, and relentless spirit of one of India’s greatest warriors. The Housing Board Ground in Porvorim was transformed into a sea of spectators, with thousands of people gathering in an overwhelming show of admiration and respect for Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The sheer scale of the crowd, to witness…