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Team Goemkarponn A serious road accident on National Highway 66 near Betul left a scooter rider injured after a rent-a-cab rammed into his vehicle. The mishap occurred when the cab, a Maruti Baleno, being driven by Aagam Jain from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, collided with a scooter near the ONGC petrol pump. According to police reports, Jain was operating the vehicle recklessly and without a valid driving licence, posing a threat to public safety. As the cab was traveling from Betul towards Canaguinim, the driver suddenly made a sharp right turn towards the petrol pump without signaling or taking necessary safety measures.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: FC Goa head coach Manolo Márquez was full of praise for his team and the club’s management after the Gaurs secured a dominant 3–0 victory over Jamshedpur FC in the final of the Kalinga Super Cup, lifting their second title in the competition’s history. With goals from Borja Herrera—who struck twice—and Dejan Dražić, FC Goa not only ended their wait for silverware but also confirmed their return to the continental stage. The win secured their spot in the 2025–26 AFC Champions League Two Preliminary Round, marking their first appearance in Asian competition in four years. Reflecting on…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: FC Goa lifted their second Kalinga Super Cup title in style, cruising to a dominant 3–0 win over Jamshedpur FC in the final held at the Kalinga Stadium. A brace from Spanish midfielder Borja Herrera and a second-half goal from Dejan Dražić sealed a memorable night for the Gaurs. The win marks FC Goa’s first trophy under head coach Manolo Márquez, and their second overall Super Cup triumph — making them the first club to win the tournament twice. The result also earns them a spot in the AFC Champions League Two 2025–26 Preliminary Round, marking their…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Sporting Club Davorlim booked their place in the quarterfinals of the 33rd St. Rock’s Super Soccer Tournament with a thrilling 4–2 win over St. Anthony Colva via a tiebreaker. The tournament is being organised by St. Rock Youth Club, Calata Majorda, and is being played at the Majorda Ground. The match ended 1–1 in regulation time. Calsburn Fernandes gave St. Anthony Colva the lead in the 40th minute, but Alent Colaco equalised for Davorlim in the 56th minute to send the game into a penalty shootout. In the decisive tiebreaker, Davorlim held their nerve, converting through Milton…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Navelim Villagers Union emerged champions of the United Trophy Inter-Village Football Tournament with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Cuncolim Union in the final held at the Rosary Church Ground, Navelim. The tournament was organized by the United Club of Telaulim. The decisive goal came in the 29th minute, courtesy of Ronaldo Pereira, whose strike secured the title for Navelim Sporting Club and earned him the First Goal of the Final and Man of the Final awards. The final was graced by distinguished guests, with former Chief Minister Churchill Alemao serving as Chief Guest. He distributed the prizes…

Team Goemkarponn Nagoa: The Goa Priests football team delivered a commanding performance with a 6–1 victory against the combined team of Goa Daman Diu, Dadra & Nagar Haveli in an exhibition match held at the Nagoa Panchayat Ground on Sunday. Fr. Snyter and Fr. Mario each scored twice, while Fr. Norbert and Fr. Denzil added a goal apiece to seal the win for Goa Priests. Fr. Anand netted the lone goal for the visiting side, providing a moment of consolation for Daman Diu & DDNH. The match saw an enthusiastic turnout and concluded with a spirited prize distribution ceremony. Fr.…

By Claude Alvares Every year, Norma and I visit Sirigao to pay our respects to Devi Lairai and to seek her blessings to remove any obstacles in the villagers’ efforts to restore the ecology and environment of their village—ravaged by 50 years of mining. This year, we also went to mourn the deaths of several devotees in the unfortunate stampede that took place in the early hours of the second day. We were given mogra garlands; the mogra flower is the most beloved offering to Devi Lairai. Norma has stood by the villagers of Sirigao in their fight for justice.…