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New Delhi: Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary has accused head coach Gautam Gambhir of creating an atmosphere that led to the premature exits of several senior players, including Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravichandran Ashwin. Tiwary alleged that Gambhir’s leadership style has sidelined experienced players who might question his decisions, calling the situation “not good for Indian cricket.” According to Tiwary, the retirements of Ashwin, Rohit, and Kohli all within the past year were influenced by growing internal pressure. Ashwin had called time on his international career during the Australia tour last year, while Rohit and Kohli stepped away…

New Delhi: Indian football is set for a historic transformation as the All India Football Federation (AIFF) prepares to adopt a new Constitution at a Special General Meeting (SGM) on Sunday, a move that is expected to trigger mass resignations and reshape the sport’s governance structure across the country. The sweeping changes follow a Supreme Court ruling on September 19, which approved the revised draft Constitution prepared by Justice L. Nageswara Rao with certain modifications and directed the AIFF to adopt it within four weeks. The new framework, originally conceptualized by the Committee of Administrators (CoA) led by S.Y.…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa’s emerging badminton talent was on full display at the BPS State Ranking Badminton Tournament 2025, where Shaheen C.K. produced a standout performance to claim a memorable double crown, winning both the Men’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles titles. The tournament, organised by BPS Sports Club, Margao, in collaboration with the Goa Badminton Association and the Sports Authority of Goa, was held at the Manohar Parrikar Indoor Stadium, Navelim. It served as the second of three selection events to determine Goa’s representatives for the upcoming National Championships. Fresh from leading Goa to a junior team bronze at…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The semi-finals of the Goa University Inter-Collegiate Football Championship 2025-26 for Men, held at the Athletic Stadium in Bambolim, delivered two thrilling contests, setting up an exciting final clash between Cuncolim Educational Society’s College of Arts & Commerce, Cuncolim and Rosary College of Commerce & Arts, Navelim. In the first semi-final, Cuncolim Educational Society’s College produced a dominant second-half display to defeat St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa 5-2. The opening half saw both sides launch strong attacks but remain goalless until the 38th minute, when Saish Gaonkar broke the deadlock with a well-placed strike from outside the…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The International Purple Fest, Goa 2025, scheduled from October 9–12, will showcase inclusion and accessibility on a global stage with 21 Purple Ambassadors representing every disability recognized under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, alongside a special focus on spinal cord injury. Among the ambassadors are three Goans—Sadiya Bandodkar, Sakshi Kale, and Xerif Shaik—bringing local voices to this international platform. Hon’ble Minister for Social Welfare Shri Subhash Phal Dessai highlighted, “The selection of 21 Purple Ambassadors, including three inspiring leaders from Goa, reflects the true spirit of International Purple Fest 2025. Their journeys—from…

“It is crucial to be clear about the role of the media in this situation. Journalists report what reaches them; they cannot always control how information is leaked. The responsibility for maintaining the confidentiality of police statements lies with the custodians of that information—the police and investigative agencies. When sensitive material is allowed to slip out, the consequences are serious. Citizens begin to question whether their own rights and privacy can be protected, and faith in law enforcement and the justice system begins to erode.” The leak of social activist Rama Kankonkar’s police-recorded statement has once again exposed a worrying…

Team Goemkarponn VASCO: Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Digambar Kamat on Monday evening confirmed that Goa will host its first-ever Formula 4 race in Mormugao later this month. Kamat further confirmed that preparations for Goa’s first-ever Formula 4 race in Mormugao have officially begun. Kamat said he had personally visited the port town to review the role of the PWD and other agencies involved in the groundwork for the prestigious international event. “Formula 4 is a very prestigious event, and the Government has taken a decision to host it. For the very first time, Goa is getting an opportunity…