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Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Reacting to the results of the Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP) elections, Revenue Minister and Panaji MLA Atanasio “Babush” Monserrate said the outcome has delivered a strong message that even a united opposition could not defeat the BJP in the capital city. The BJP-backed panel led by Monserrate won 27 out of 30 wards, securing a decisive mandate in the municipal corporation. Speaking after the results were declared, Monserrate thanked the party leadership for entrusting him with the responsibility of leading the panel and expressed gratitude to the voters for their support. “This…

New Delhi: The India women’s national field hockey team will aim to continue their strong run and move closer to the title at the FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup Qualifiers when they face Italy in the semifinal on Friday. India have already secured qualification for the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup 2026 after finishing at the top of Pool B with seven points from three matches. Scotland also ended with the same number of points but finished second due to India’s superior goal difference. The hosts recorded two wins and one draw during the group stage. Italy, on…

New Delhi: Double Paralympic champion Sumit Antil delivered another outstanding performance by winning the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix on Thursday, leading a dominant day for Indian athletes. Competing in the men’s javelin throw F43, F44 and F64 categories, Antil secured the top position with an impressive throw of 69.25 metres. Fellow Indian athletes also performed strongly in the event, with Pushpendra Singh claiming the silver medal with a throw of 56.91 metres, while Poonam Ram finished third with 49.48 metres to take bronze. The 27 year old javelin…

New Delhi: India is expected to play a larger number of One Day Internationals in the coming months as the team intensifies preparations for the next ICC World Cup. Senior batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are set to remain central figures in India’s ODI plans as the build up to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 gathers pace. According to reports, several cricket boards have approached the Board of Control for Cricket in India in recent months requesting the inclusion of more ODI matches during India’s overseas tours. The Indian board is understood to have responded positively…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Proceedings of the Goa Legislative Assembly were disrupted on Friday after Opposition MLAs staged a protest over the alleged refusal to allow introduction of their private member bills, including the proposed Goa Protection of Agricultural Lands Bill. The uproar forced Speaker Ganesh Gaonkar to adjourn the House first till 1 pm and later for another 30 minutes. Opposition legislators, led by Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao, entered the House dressed in black as a mark of protest. The MLAs raised slogans of “Karo ya maro” and displayed placards before rushing to the well of the House,…

Team Goemkarponn Porvorim: Goa cricketer Snehal Kauthankar has been honoured with the prestigious Madhavrao Scindia Award at the Board of Control for Cricket in India Annual Awards ceremony, Naman 2024–25. Kauthankar earned the recognition for finishing as the highest run scorer in the Plate Group of the Ranji Trophy during the 2024–25 season. His consistent performances with the bat throughout the domestic campaign have brought significant recognition to Goa cricket. The Goa Cricket Association congratulated the accomplished batter for the achievement and praised his dedication and discipline at the domestic level. GCA President Mahesh Dessai described the honour…

Team Goemkarponn Porvorim: Two players from Goa have been selected for the South Zone women’s cricket team that will compete in the Senior Women’s Inter Zonal Multi Day Trophy scheduled to be held in Puducherry from March 20 to April 3, 2026. The announcement was made by the Goa Cricket Association, which confirmed that cricketers Purvaja Verlekar and Poorva Bhaidkar have been selected to represent the South Zone side in the prestigious domestic tournament. In addition to the two players, Goa will also have representation in the team’s support staff. Salma Divkar has been appointed as the trainer…