Team Goemkarponn
PANAJI: Goa University has selected its men’s and women’s cross country teams for participation in the AIU All India Inter-University Cross Country Men’s and Women’s Championship 2026-27. The national championship will be held at Mangalore University in Karnataka on November 7, 2026.
A kit distribution and farewell function for the selected athletes was organised on November 4 at the Sports Section of Goa University.
The programme was attended by Balachandra Jadar, Assistant Director of Physical Education and Sports at Goa University, and Chinmay Jalmi, Assistant Sports Officer. Betty D’Silva, who will serve as coach and manager of the women’s team, and Dr Savio Leitao, coach and manager of the men’s team, were also present.
The women’s team comprises Sakshi Kale, Fatima Braganza, Shalu Chauhan, Neha Velip, Disha Velip and Pradnya Gosavi.
The men’s team features Nikhil Gaude, Sonu Kumar Yadav, Sushant Gaonkar, Narayan Giri, Shankar Khushwaha and Rahul Bishnoi.
Both teams will represent Goa University at the national-level competition, which brings together university athletes from across the country. The selected runners will look to deliver strong performances in the championship and represent the university with distinction.
