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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The State Badminton Ranking Tournament 2025 witnessed thrilling action at the Indoor Stadium, Campal, Panaji, as Advait Balakrishnan–Vansh Khedkar and Aarush Pawaskar–Owais Tahasildar stormed into the Boys U17 doubles final. Fourth-seeded Advait and Vansh defeated Harsh Mulik–Sudhanva Udupa 21-18, 21-8, while Aarush and Owais edged past Karthikeyan N–Shane D’Souza in a nail-biting three-set match, 21-19, 18-21, 21-18. Organised by the Panjim Badminton Club and Panaji Ganeshotsav Samiti, in collaboration with the North Goa District Badminton Association and the Sports Authority of Goa, under the aegis of the Goa Badminton Association, the tournament also featured intense contests…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Goa University has announced its Men’s Kabaddi team for participation in the AIU West Zone Inter University Kabaddi (Men) Tournament 2025-26, which will be held at MediCaps University, Indore (M.P.) from 1st to 5th October 2025. A kit distribution and farewell function for the team was organized on 24th September 2025 at the Sports Section of Goa University. The event was attended by Mr. Balachandra Jadar, University Assistant Director of Physical Education and Sports, and Mr. Dinesh Patil, Assistant Sports Officer, along with team coach Mr. Yogesh Sawal Desai and team manager Mr. Pandurang Naik. The…

Team Goemkarponn Navelim: United Club Verna secured a spot in the semifinals of the 44th Gold Silver Rolling Trophy, organized by Navelim Sporting Club and played at Rosary Church Ground, Navelim, with a 2-0 victory over Sporting Club Davorlim. The match got off to a flying start as Johann Abranches put Verna ahead in the 4th minute with a precise shot from inside the box, beating Davorlim goalkeeper Francisco Colaco. Verna continued to press, with William Niasso narrowly missing a chance after a pass from Peter Colaco. The lead was doubled in the 24th minute when Sheldon Fernandes found…

Team Goemkarponn Navelim: Sao Jose de Areal booked their place in the semifinals of the 44th Gold Silver Rolling Trophy Football Tournament, organized by Navelim Sporting Club and played at Rosary Church Ground, Navelim, after defeating Guardian Angel SC 2-1. Despite intermittent rains, around 1,000 spectators turned up to watch the thrilling contest between the title-contending sides. The match began with both teams creating early chances. Jeston Fernandes of Sao Jose de Areal narrowly missed a scoring opportunity in the 12th minute, followed by a near miss from Vitorino Fernandes of Guardian Angel SC. However, it was Vitorino Fernandes…

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: The Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) will host a Monsoon Trekking Expedition to Tonir Cascade in Sattari on 28th September 2025. The trek covers a distance of 8 kilometers, combining adventure with scenic natural beauty. Participants will pass through the picturesque Mhadei region, crossing rivers and navigating fallen tree trunks, before reaching the Tonir Cascade. The journey is expected to take approximately 1.5 hours of brisk walking, providing an immersive experience of Goa’s monsoon landscapes. The expedition is open to adventure enthusiasts and nature lovers of all ages. Transport will be arranged from Paryatan Bhavan, Patto,…

New Delhi: In a significant milestone for India’s strategic capabilities, the Defence Ministry on Thursday announced the successful test launch of the Agni-Prime intermediate-range ballistic missile from a rail-based mobile launcher system a first for the country. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh shared the news on X, calling the test “first-of-its-kind” and a major step toward enhancing India’s missile mobility and deterrence. “This next-generation missile is designed to cover a range of up to 2,000 km and is equipped with advanced features,” Singh posted, congratulating the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the Strategic Forces Command (SFC) and the…

New Delhi: In a major crackdown on Khalistani elements, Canadian police have arrested three separatists including Inderjeet Singh Gosal, a close aide of proscribed terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on firearms-related charges. The arrests were made during a traffic stop operation on September 19 on Highway 407 near Harmony Road in Oshawa, Ontario. The accused — 36-year-old Gosal from Caledon, 41-year-old Jagdeep Singh from Pickville, New York (USA), and 23-year-old Arman Singh from Toronto were presented before the Ontario Court of Justice in Oshawa on Monday. According to police, the trio has been charged with multiple offences, including careless use…