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PANAJI: Padre Conceicao College of Engineering (PCCE), Verna, emerged champions of the Goa University Inter Collegiate Men’s Tennis Championship 2026-27 after defeating Don Bosco College of Engineering, Fatorda, 2-1 in an exciting final at the Fatorda Sports Complex tennis courts in Margao on October 6 and 7.
PCCE secured the title through a strong team performance, with Punit Fadte playing a crucial role in the singles and deciding doubles matches. The Verna-based college started the final on a winning note as Fadte defeated Dhruv Birje of Don Bosco College of Engineering 6-1 in the first singles.
Don Bosco fought back in the second singles, with Anuj Vernekar defeating Brullino Fernandes of PCCE 6-4 to level the contest at 1-1. The championship was then decided in the doubles match, where Fadte and Fernandes combined effectively to defeat Vernekar and Flynn Gomes 6-2, sealing the title for PCCE.
Fadte’s outstanding performance throughout the tournament earned him the Best Player of the Tournament award for the second consecutive year, underlining his consistency and contribution to the college’s success.
Earlier, PCCE booked their place in the final with a 2-1 victory over St. Joseph Vaz College, Cortalim, in the semifinals. Don Bosco College of Engineering also secured a 2-1 win against Government College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Quepem, to reach the title clash.
A total of 18 teams participated in the two day championship, highlighting the competitive spirit of collegiate tennis in Goa.
The prize distribution ceremony was attended by Dr. Devashish Bagchi, Director of Physical Education and Sports at Parvatibai Chowgule College, Margao, as the chief guest, and Dr. Rajan Mathew, Director of Physical Education and Sports at Government College, Quepem, as the guest of honour. Balachandra Jadar, Assistant Director of Physical Education and Sports at Goa University, was also present. The dignitaries presented medals and trophies to the winners.
PCCE’s championship winning team comprised Punit Fadte, Akshat Fadte, Brullino Fernandes, Ian Rodrigues and Clint Mascarenhas, accompanied by team coach and College Director of Physical Education and Sports Ugam Prabhudesai.
Don Bosco College of Engineering was represented by Anuj Vernekar, Dhruv Birje, Gandharv Naik, Flynn Gomes and Dattaprasad Prabhu, accompanied by College Director of Physical Education and Sports Clifford Britto.
