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New Delhi: Indian women boxers delivered a stellar performance at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025, held at the Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex, securing four gold medals and showcasing the country’s growing prowess in the sport. The gold medal tally for India was opened by Minakshi Hooda, who defeated Fozilova Farzona 5-0 in the women’s 48 kg final. Overjoyed with her victory, Minakshi credited her district coach Vijay Hooda, ITBP, SAI, OGQ, BFI, and the home crowd for her triumph. “Seeing the supporters in large numbers motivated me, and I won the bout 5-0. This is my best year,…

Team Goemkarponn Margao: The MCC Masters began the Margao Cricket Club’s Members Cricket League (MCL 11) on a high note, defeating the MCC Royals by 10 runs in the tournament opener. Batting first, the Masters posted a competitive total of 149 for 9 in 20 overs. In response, the Royals managed 139 for 8, falling short despite a determined chase. Siddhesh Prabhu Alvencar played a pivotal all-round role for the Masters and was named Man of the Match for his stellar performance. The MCL 11 season was inaugurated with a vibrant opening ceremony at MCC’s Rajendra Prasad Stadium in Margao.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Tanaya Naik will captain the Goa team in the Women’s U-23 T20 Trophy 2025-26, scheduled to be held in Nagpur from November 24 to December 1, 2025. The 16-member Goa U-23 women’s squad includes Metali Gawander (VC), Tanisha Gaikawad, Harshita Yadav, Urvashi Govekar, Usma Khan, Pooja Kalel, Vidhi Bhandare, Athashree Shivarkar, Sejal Naik, Presha Naik, Palak Arondekar, Angel D’Costa, Swarali Kasar, Roshni Parab Mayekar, and Siddhi Savase. The team was felicitated in a ceremony attended by GCA President Mahesh Dessai, Secretary Tulshidas Shetye, Vice President Paresh Fadte, Director of Coaching & Cricket Operations Prakash Mayenkar, and Assistant…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Cricket Association (GCA) has finalized its Selection Committees for the 2025–2028 term, following approval at the Annual General Meeting on November 16, 2025. Former Ranji Trophy player Girish Parekh has been appointed Chairman of the Senior Selection Committee, joined by members Nitin Vernekar, Anand Mhapankar, Ilyas Naroo, and Harshad Gadekar. The Junior Selection Committee will be led by former Ranji player Sahil Dhuri as Chairman, with Abrar Khan, Damodar Kitlekar, Vinay Palekar, and Chandrakant Ghadi serving as members. For the Women’s Selection Committee, former state player Sangeeta Mazrekar takes the role of Chairperson, supported by…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Goa delivered a stellar performance at the Indian Pickleball Association (IPA) Nationals in Bengaluru, underlining the state’s growing prominence in the sport. Led by Captain Nishad Shevde, the Goan contingent returned with an impressive medal haul of 2 Gold, 1 Silver, and 3 Bronze. In the team events, the 50+ Men’s Team, featuring Noel Noronha, Wilfred Jacques, Mano Chhabra, and Clarence Noronha, clinched the Gold medal with a dominant display. The 40+ Women’s Team, consisting of Charmaine Godinho, Natasha De Ataide, Audrey Menezes, and Meenakshi Chodankar, showcased resilience to secure the Bronze medal. Goa’s success extended to…

New Delhi: India is preparing to make a mark in deep-sea exploration as two scientists from the National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) gear up to pilot the indigenously built Matsya-6000 submersible up to 500 metres off the Chennai coast early next year. This mission will place India among a select group of countries capable of sending humans to explore the deep ocean. Ramesh Raju and Jatinder Pal Singh, India’s first aquanauts for the project, will explore the ocean floor as part of the Samudrayaan initiative under the Ministry of Earth Sciences. NIOT Director Balaji Ramakrishnan highlighted that while remotely…

New Delhi: India and Israel have formally signed the Terms of Reference (ToR) to initiate negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), signaling a major step in strengthening bilateral economic relations. The signing ceremony took place in Tel Aviv with India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Israel’s Minister of Economy and Industry Nir Barkat in attendance. Minister Goyal confirmed that both countries have agreed to commence comprehensive FTA negotiations aimed at expanding trade and investment flows. He said the agreement would enhance market access, facilitate capital movement, and promote trade in goods and services while providing clarity, predictability,…