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PANAJI: The Goa Tennis Ball Cricket Association has announced the Goa state boys and girls teams for the 33rd Junior National Tennis Ball Cricket Championship, scheduled to be held in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, from December 18 to 21, 2025. The selection marks an important step for the young players who will represent the state on the national stage.
The boys team features Shaunak Naik, Saiesh Naik, Gourish Velip, Arnav Gaonkar, Rohit Lamani, Manikishor Singh, Vishal Jadhav, Mayur Narvekar, Faraan Shaikh, Usman Karol, Babi Dalvi, Yuvraj Malik, Sainath Naik and Mahadev Malik. The squad reflects a mix of experience and emerging talent, with players drawn from different parts of the state following the selection trials conducted by the association.
The girls team includes Sandhya Rai, Ayushi Shrivastav, Tanisha Velip, Niharika Kerkar, Tejal Gaude, Pratiksha Kerkar, Mahima Naik, Gayatri Palkar, Tanishka Gaude, Antara Naik, Tanaya Gaude, Tamanna Dhulapkar and Shanta Raikar. The selected players will look to build on Goa’s growing presence in women’s tennis ball cricket at the national level.
Ahead of the championship, the Goa teams were accorded an official farewell function on December 13, 2025, at Old Goa. The event was attended by Shri Shripad Y. Naik, Union Minister of State for Power and New and Renewable Energy, Government of India. Also present were Shri Ropesh Naik, Secretary of the Goa Tennis Ball Cricket Association, Shri Chetan Kavlekar, Secretary of the Goa Physical Education Teachers Association, along with several other dignitaries, officials and well wishers.
The championship is officially recognized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, and the Sports Authority of India. With preparations underway, the Goa teams will aim to put up a strong showing in Agra and gain valuable exposure at the national level while competing against the best junior teams from across the country.
