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Panaji: Goa’s leading table tennis players will take center stage at the Priority Gaspar Dias Open All Goa Major Ranking Table Tennis Tournament 2025, powered by Priority Constructions, from September 17 to 21. The five-day event, organised under the aegis of the Goa Table Tennis Association, will feature top names such as Chandan Caro, Aaron Farias, Ishita Colaso, Neeza Kamat, Dheeraj Rai, Rishan Shaikh, Urvi Surlakar, Ruhaan Shaikh and Dhruva Kamat.
The championship will bring together both established players and emerging talents, with youngsters like Yug Prabhu, Ishaan Colaso, Vedant Wagle, Aayushi Amonkar, Sachi Dessai, Gianna George, Tisha Shaikh, Ashank Dalvi, Anaya Shukla, Shaurya Dessai and Aarna Lotlikar expected to make a strong impact.
The tournament begins on September 17 with the Boys U11, U13 and U15 categories, followed by the Girls U11, U13 and U15 matches on September 18. On September 19, attention will shift to the U19 and Women’s events. The Men’s Singles, always a highlight, will be contested on September 20. The final day on September 21 will open with the Veterans’ competition before culminating in an afternoon of grand finals across all categories.
Parind Nachinolkar, promoter of the event, described the championship as more than just a contest. “It is a celebration of table tennis in Goa. Our aim is to give players of all age groups the chance to compete in a professional environment and test themselves against the best,” he said.
Goa Table Tennis Association president Sudin Verenkar noted the steady rise of the event. “Each year the tournament has grown in stature and participation. With more than 200 players in 2025, it promises to be another strong edition. This event not only showcases talent but also builds the base for table tennis in Goa, helping our players move forward at the national level and beyond,” he said.
