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29/06/2024

State Senior Badminton Ranking Tournament: Arunesh, Nishant, Rahul, Sushil Enter Semis

NAVELIM: A major upset in the Men’s Singles category set the tone for the GBA State Badminton Ranking Tournament for Seniors (Men and Women), underway at the Manohar Parrikar Indoor Stadium, Navelim. Young rising sub-junior talent Advait Balakrishnan defeated Goa’s top-ranked player from last season, Ayaan Shaikh, with a score of 21-19, 21-13 to mark a major upset in the pre quarters. Later during the day, in Men’s Singles quarter-finals, top-seeded Arunesh Hari defeated Arjun Bhagat 21-15, 21-7. Nishant Shenai, seeded fourth, secured a win against Anuj Vernekar with a decisive 21-7, 21-5 victory. Sixth seed Rahul Deswal overcame third-seed Karan Dhavaskar 21-10, 21-18, while Sushil Nayak defeated Advait Balakrishnan in a thrilling match that ended 21-19, 12-21, 21-18.

The Men’s Doubles quarter-finals also showcased dominant performances. Top-seeded duo Arjun Fallary and Tejan Fallary triumphed over Abhishek Swami and Sadiq Attar with a score of 21-12, 21-13. The fourth-seeded pair Aryaman Saraf and Suraj Lama defeated Chinmay Kamat and Divyesh Shirsat 21-11, 21-15. Second seeds Floyd Araujo and Fredrick Fernandes overcame Kewal Sawant and Krishnaraj Gauns 21-12, 21-16, while Advait Balakrishnan and Parteek Mahajan won against Ashmeet Parsekar and Parth Joshi 21-18, 21-16 in a closely fought match.

In the Mixed Doubles category, top-seeded Tejan Fallary and Lydia Barreto defeated Sadiq Attar and Tabbasum Shaikh 21-15, 21-8. Fourth seeds Mrunal Bhatkande and Minoshka Pereira overcame Ashmeet Parsekar and Shreya Mehta in a closely contested match, ending 21-14, 16-21, 21-12. Arunesh H and Sufiya Shaikh defeated Advait Balakrishnan and Ritika Chelluri with a score of 21-6, 21-13, while second seeds Aryaman Saraf and Yasmin Sayed triumphed over Chirag Mahale and Janhavi Virnodkar 21-19, 21-12.
The tournament organised by Goa Badminton Association is co-hosted by Goa Sports Club and Chicalim Badminton Club. Results:

Men’s Singles Quarter Finals
Arunesh H [1] def. Arjun Bhagat [5] 21-15, 21-7
Nishant Shenai [4] def. Anuj Vernekar [6] 21-7, 21-5
Rahul Deswal [6] def. Karan Dhavaskar [3] 21-10, 21-18
Sushil Nayak [5] def. Advait Balakrishnan 21-19, 12-21, 21-18

Men’s Doubles Quarter Finals
Arjun Fallary / Tejan Fallary (1) def. Abhishek Swami / Sadiq Attar 21-12, 21-13
Aryaman Saraf/Suraj Lama (4) def. Chinmay Kamat / Divyesh Shirsat (3) 21-11, 21-15
Floyd Araujo / Fredrick Fernandes (2) def. Kewal Sawant / Krishnaraj Gauns (5) 21-12, 21-16
Advait Balakrishnan / Parteek Mahajan def Ashmeet Parsekar / Parth Joshi 21-18, 21-16

Mixed Doubles Quarter Finals
Tejan Fallary / Lydia Barreto (1) def. Sadiq Attar / Tabbasum Shaikh 21-15, 21-8
Mrunal Bhatkande / Minoshka Pereira [4] def. Ashmeet Parsekar / Shreya Mehta 21-14, 16-21, 21-12
Arunesh H / Sufiya Shaikh def. Advait Balakrishnan / Ritika Chelluri 21-6, 21-13
Aryaman Saraf / Yasmin Sayed [2] def. Chirag Mahale / Janhavi Virnodkar 21-19, 21-12

29/06/2024

Heartiest congratulations to Shri Rajtilak Naik on being reelected as the President of the Goa Union of Journalists and the entire committee for a successful tenure.

29/06/2024

YMCA Major Ranking TT: Pradnya poised for triple crown; sets up clash with Ish*ta, Anushri, Urvi



PANAJI: YMCA All Goa Major Ranking Table Tennis tournament, held at the Indoor Stadium in Campal, Panaji, under the aegis of the Goa Table Tennis Association, has reached a thrilling climax with Pradnya Caro setting herself up for a potential triple crown. After a series of intense matches, the semi-final results have set the stage for exciting finals in multiple categories.



The U17 Girls Semis saw Pradnya Caro demonstrating excellent form by defeating Riya Gopi 3-1, and Ish*ta Colaso maintaining a dominant performance with a fine 3-0 victory over Sanisha Sinha. This sets up a highly anticipated final between Pradnya Caro and Ish*ta Colaso who too will be eyeing a triple, having previously reached finals in U13 and U15 Girls singles. The U19 Girls Semis featured Anushri Naik defeating Ish*ta Colaso 3-1 and Pradnya Caro winning a tight match against Urvi Surlakar 3-2. The final will see Anushri Naik face Pradnya Caro in another thrilling encounter. The Women’s Semis saw Pradnya Caro overcoming Neeza Kamat 3-2 and Urvi Surlakar defeating Ish*ta Colaso 3-1. The final will be a clash between Pradnya Caro and Urvi Surlakar.



In the Veterans Doubles Semis, Deepak Gopani and Prashant Kaisare defeated Sachin Soares and Yusuf Shaikh 3-1, while Ratnadeep Shivani and Shawn Soares narrowly overcame Noel Estibeiro and Neeraj Kannure 3-2. In the Para Standing Semis, Alex Albuquerque defeated Gopal Naik 3-0, and Ritesh Vaigankar triumphed over Vinayak Mahindrakar 3-1. In the Para WheelChair Semis, Lloyd Fernandes secured a 3-0 victory over Stany D’Souza, and Moises Rodrigues won against Vishant Nagvekar 3-1. The finals will be held on Sunday, 3pm onwards at Campal.

Results:

U17 Girls Quarters

Riya Gopi def. Neeza Kamat 3-1

Pradnya Caro def. Priyasha Nadodkar 3-1

Sanisha Sinha def. Shreya Phadte 3-0

Ish*ta Colaso def. Anaya Srivastava 3-0



U17 Girls Semis

Pradnya Caro def. Riya Gopi 3-1

Ish*ta Colaso def. Sanisha Sinha 3-0

Pradnya Caro to meet Ish*ta Colaso in U17 Girls finals



U19 Girls Quarters

Ish*ta Colaso def. Neeza Kamat 3-1

Anushri Naik def. Riya Gopi 3-0

Urvi Surlakar def. Sanisha Sinha 3-0

Pradnya Caro def. Trusha Hammanavar 3-2



U19 Girls Semis

Anushri Naik def. Ish*ta Colaso 3-1

Pradnya Caro def. Urvi Surlakar 3-2

Anushri Naik to meet Pradnya Caro in U19 Girls finals



Women’s Quarters

Neeza Kamat def. Trusha Hammanavar 3-2

Pradnya Caro def. Aditi Chodankar 3-0

Urvi Surlakar def. Riya Gopi 3-2

Ish*ta Colaso def. Anushri Naik 3-0



Women’s Semis

Pradnya Caro def. Neeza Kamat 3-2

Urvi Surlakar def. Ish*ta Colaso 3-1

Pradnya Caro to meet Urvi Surlakar in Women’s finals



Veterans Doubles Semis

Deepak Gopani / Prashant Kaisare def. Sachin Soares / Yusuf Shaikh 3-1

Ratnadeep Shivani / Shawn Soares def. Noel Estibeiro / Neeraj Kannure 3-2

Deepak Gopani / Prashant Kaisare to meet Ratnadeep Shivani / Shawn Soares in Veterans Doubles finals

Para Standing Semis

Alex Albuquerque def. Gopal Naik 3-0

Ritesh Vaigankar def. Vinayak Mahindrakar 3-1

Alex Albuquerque to meet Ritesh Vaigankar in Para standing finals

Para WheelChair Semis

Lloyd Fernandes def. Stany D’Souza 3-0

Moises Rodrigues def. Vishant Nagvekar 3-1

Lloyd Fernandes to meet Moises Rodrigues in Para WheelChair finals

29/06/2024

Rajtilak Naik wins third term as GUJ president

PANAJI: Rajtilak Naik was elected president of the Goa Union of Journalists (GUJ) for the third consecutive term during the Annual General Meeting and elections to the GUJ executive committee for 2024-2026 held on June 29, 2024, at the GUJ office in Panaji on Saturday.

Rajtilak secured 135 votes while his opponent Avit Bagle secured 53 votes in the results declared by the returning officer Waman Prabhu. A total of 196 voters out of 226 eligible voters exercised their franchise giving a voting percentage of 86.72. Three votes were declared invalid.

Rajtilak is working as an Assistant Photo Editor with the Goa edition of The Times of India.

Ten members of the GUJ executive committee were elected as follows:

1. Vasudev Pagi 139 votes
2. Amresh Parab 125 votes
3. Sandeep Desai 120 votes
4. Audumber Shinde 105 votes
5. Ajay Anant Lad 118 votes
6. Upendra Naik 100 votes
7. Amar Patil 97 votes
8. Vitthal Gawade (Parwadkar) 91 votes
9. William Rodrigues 90 votes
10. Swapnil Tari 87 votes

Other candidates polled the following number of votes and were declared unsuccessful

1. Narayan Pissurlenkar 83 votes
2. Pramod Thakur 80 votes
3. Kanzil Rodrigues 73 votes
4. Ganesh Shetkar 69 votes
5. Baban Bhagat 63 votes
6. Nilesh Karandikar 54 votes
7. Dhiraj Harmalkar 46 votes
8. Sachin Korde 45 votes
9. Roque Dias 40 votes
10. Anil Sanadi 36 votes

29/06/2024

Congratulations to our U17 Gaur Asher Rebello for earning a call-up to the Indian national team probables' camp for the U17 SAFF Championship! 🤩🦬

All the best, Asher! 🔥

29/06/2024

State Senior Badminton Ranking Tournament: Vivaan, Abhishek, Yash, Advait Surge Ahead



NAVELIM: Badminton Association’s State Badminton Ranking Tournament for Seniors (Men and Women) commenced at the Multipurpose Stadium, Navelim, featuring the categories of Men and Women in singles, doubles and mixed doubles. The three day event, co hosted by Goa Sports Club and Chicalim Badminton Club, is one of the Selection tournaments for the West Zone and Nationals.



In the Men’s Singles category, Vivaan Kamat, Abhishek Swami, Yash Desai, and Advait Balakrishnan emerged victorious in their final round matches, securing their places in the Pre-Quarterfinals. Joining them in the Round of 16 are Sahil Sayed, Yousuf Shaikh, Floyd Araujo, and Soham Mandrekar, showcasing their skill and determination on the court.



The Men’s Doubles matches were equally thrilling, with pairs Ashmeet Parsekar/Parth Joshi, Abhishek Swami/Sadiq Attar, Ayush Kamal/Chirag Mahale, Karan Dhavaskar/Rahul Deswal, Anuj Vernekar/Mrunal Bhatkande, and Advait Balakrishnan/Parteek Mahajan sealing their berths in the Pre-Quarterfinals.



Results:

Men's Singles

Vivaan Kamat def. Parth Joshi 15-11 8-15 15-11 ;

Abhishek Swami def. Aashish Shirodkar 15-13 15-12 ;

Sahil Sayed Ahmed def. Parth Priolkar 15-8 15-8 ;

Yousuf Shaikh def. Sudhanva Udupa 15-7 15-12 ;

Floyd Araujo def. Jonus Fernandes 15-10 15-5 ;

Soham Mandrekar def. Sadiq Attar 15-12 15-12 ;

Yash Desai def. Parteek Mahajan 15-10 15-11 ;

Advait Balakrishnan def. Mohammad Umar 15-13 15-12



Men's Doubles

Ashmeet Parsekar+Parth Joshi - Ravindra Chikhale+Samir Utagi 15-4 15-6 ;

Abhishek Swami+Sadiq Attar - Aashish Shirodkar+Aryan Kumar 16-14 18-16 ;

Ayush Kamal+Chirag Mahale - Sahil Bhutani+Vaibhav Kamat 12-15 15-10 15-7 ;

Karan Dhavaskar+Rahul Deswal - Ganesh Pai Vernekar+Jayesh Shirodkar 15-13 16-14 ;

Anuj Vernekar+Mrunal Bhatkande - Jonus Fernandes+Samarth Kamat 15-8 16-14 ;

Advait Balakrishnan+Parteek Mahajan - Sahil Sayed Ahmed+Soham Mandrekar 15-13 15-13

28/06/2024

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28/06/2024

YMCA Major Ranking TT: Rishan Upsets Arvind, Sets Up Men's Title Clash with Anshuman

PANAJI: YMCA All Goa Major Ranking Table Tennis Tournament, held at the Indoor Stadium in Campal, Panaji, saw an exciting turn of events as young Peddem based upcoming paddler Rishan Shaikh upset Arvind Kumar, Goa's top seed from the previous season, to set up a highly anticipated title clash in Men's singles with Anshuman Agarwal, a former National medalist.

Rishan Shaikh, who had previously reached the finals in the Boys U15 category, showcased his talent, temperament and determination. His victory over Arvind Kumar, a seasoned player, has set the stage for an electrifying final where he will vie for a double crown.

The tournament also witnessed commendable performances from Noel Estibeiro, Reagan Pinto, Vaidik Srivastava, Chandan Caro, Niraj Kannure, Kewal Tamhankar, and Pranav Naik in the pre-quarterfinals. Unfortunately, top seed Aaron Farias had to give a walkover due to health issues. The final match between Anshuman Agarwal and Rishan Shaikh promises to be a thrilling encounter and will be played on Sunday afternoon session at Campal.

Men’s Quarters Results:
Khushal Naik def. Clyde Barreto 4-0
Anshuman Agarwal def. Atharv Dhulapkar 4-0
Rishan Shaikh def. Nagesh Verenkar 4-3
Arvind Kumar def. Diljeet Velingakar 4-2

Men’s Semis Results:
Anshuman Agarwal def. Khushal Naik 4-1
Rishan Shaikh def. Arvind Kumar 4-2

27/06/2024

YMCA Major Ranking TT – Aaron, Chandan in Title Clash

PANAJI: The YMCA All Goa Major Ranking Table Tennis Tournament, held at the Indoor Stadium in Campal, Panaji, witnessed an exciting display of young talent in the Junior Boys section, culminating in a thrilling showdown between Aaron Farias and Chandan Caro in both the Boys U17 and U19 categories. Aaron Farias and Chandan Caro emerged as the standout players of the day, showcasing their skills and determination to reach the finals. Chandan Caro's remarkable performance had previously resulted in him reaching the finals in the Boys U15 category, marking his third finals appearance in the tournament.

The road to the finals was paved with intense matches. In the Boys U17 quarters, Aaron Farias defeated Darren Duarte 3-0, while Rishan Shaikh overcame Surendra Chube with the same score. Atharv Dhulapkar edged out Khushal Naik 3-2 in a closely contested match, and Chandan Caro triumphed over Chinmay Bhakare 3-0. The semifinals saw Aaron Farias securing a 3-0 victory against Rishan Shaikh, and Chandan Caro defeating Atharv Dhulapkar 3-1, setting the stage for their final clash. In the Boys U19 category, Aaron Farias advanced by defeating Dhruva Kamat 3-0 in the quarters and Khushal Naik 3-1 in the semis. Chandan Caro's journey included a 3-0 victory over Surendra Chube in the quarters and a 3-0 win against Atharv Dhulapkar in the semis. The highly anticipated finals between Aaron Farias and Chandan Caro promises to be a spectacular contest.

Results

U17 Boys Quarters

Aaron Farias def. Darren Duarte 3-0

Rishan Shaikh def. Surendra Chube 3-0

Atharv Dhulapkar def. Khushal Naik 3-2

Chandan Caro def. Chinmay Bhakare 3-0



U17 Boys Semis

Aaron Farias def. Rishan Shaikh 3-0

Chandan Caro def. Atharv Dhulapkar 3-1

Aaron Farias to meet Chandan Caro in U17 Boys finals



U19 Boys Quarters

Aaron Farias def. Dhruva Kamat 3-0

Khushal Naik def. Tanishk Budigop 3-0

Chandan Caro def. Surendra Chube 3-0

Atharv Dhulapkar def. Ruhaan Shaikh 3-0



U19 Boys Semis

Aaron Farias def. Khushal Naik 3-1

Chandan Caro def. Atharv Dhulapkar 3-0

Aaron Farias to meet Chandan Caro in U19 Boys finals

27/06/2024

Indo-Iranian Film Festival: Support initiatives that celebrate diversity, says Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant

SANKHALI: State Commission for Persons with Disabilities, in association with the Department for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Government of Goa, Cultural House of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and We Care Festival proudly presented the Indo-Iranian Film Festival on Disability Issues.

The second day of the festival was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant, at Sankhali. The event was graced by the presence of Premendra Shet, MLA, Mayem Constituency; Guruprasad Pawaskar, State Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Varsha Naik, Director of DEPWD, Satish Kapoor, Founding President of We Care Film Festival and Mahanand Satarkar, a filmmaker from Goa. The dignitaries highlighted the significance of the festival in promoting inclusivity and awareness through the medium of film.

Chief Minister Of Goa , Dr. Pramod Sawant expressed: “The Indo-Iran Film Festival not only showcases outstanding cinema but also highlights the resilience and stories of individuals with disabilities, promoting empathy and understanding in our society. As we immerse ourselves in the rich tapestry of films presented here, let us reflect on how cinema can inspire us to break barriers and foster a more inclusive community. Let us continue to support initiatives that celebrate diversity and empower persons with disabilities.”

The State Minister of Social Welfare of Goa, Subhash Phaldessai emphasised the importance of such initiatives, as he stated “Persons with disabilities deserve the right to equality, right to education, and all the rights that normal persons get. In whatever way we could assist them, we should; they should live a dignified life, and there should be no differentiation. Don’t just help them for the time being, but take that as your responsibility. These kinds of film festival initiatives are to create awareness. The teachers who have brought their students here, the students will have the impact of the films on their minds for a long, long time. And the students should consider themselves lucky and fortunate that they have witnessed this at this age. You will be ambassadors and pillars in the future.”

The festival commenced on June 26th in Panjim, continued today, June 27th, in Sankhali, and will conclude tomorrow, June 28th, in Margao. The theme of the Purple Fest 2024 was also played during the inaugural. Additionally, one of the films from the list, “Fish and Eye,” was also played during the inaugural in the presence of the dignitaries, followed by an interactive session with the students about the messages and learnings they gained from the movie.

The state Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, Goa Guruprasad Pawaskar added, “The movie screenings are done to ensure that proper sensitisation is there across the state. We have to create that kind of inclusive environment to ensure that persons and students with disabilities have equal opportunities and should not be treated unequally, they are one of us and we should be proud of that.”

The festival featured wide-ranging mix of films that highlight the challenges and triumphs of individuals with disabilities. Among the notable screenings were “The Fish” by Babak, “The Feet in the Sand," "Son of Sun" by Rad Pourjabbar, “I’m Enough” by Rachna Prasad, “Fayaz,” “I’m a Man” by Amin Ali Shahsavari, “I Won’t Remain” by Yaser Talebi, “The Silent Epidemic” by Akshat Gupta, “The Raid” by Pooria Soleimani, and “Saksham Lok” by Ayush Nagpal. These films collectively narrated stories of resilience, creativity, and the human spirit.

27/06/2024

SAMEER KAKODKAR ELECTED PRESIDENT OF GOA STATE TENNIS ASSOCIATION

The newly-elected committee of the Goa State Tennis Association (GSTA) is poised to lead the association into a new era of growth and development by enhancing infrastructure and facilities for tennis players across the state, organising state-level and national-level tournaments to foster competitive spirit and implementing training programmes to nurture young talent.

The recently elected committee of the GSTA comprises Sameer Kakodkar, president; Sachin Dukle, secretary; Rohan Kamat, treasurer; Santosh Fondekar, vice president; Raju Paiginkar, vice president. The Association’s committee members include Nikunj Gupta, Shivan Desai, Anurag Agrawal, Rajan Bandekar, Ben Saldanha, Laxman Iyer, Jude Mascarenhas, adv. Lucio Fernandes and Sanket Nayak.

27/06/2024

Running for a Cause: Registrations Open for Rotary Rain Run Goa 2024

PANAJI: Registrations have opened for the Rotary Rain Run Goa 2024, which is all set to hold its annual run-for-a-cause marathons during the monsoon season’s peak. Applications can be submitted across categories namely the two km fun walk, five km dream run and 10 km and 21 km timed runs.Registrations for the event will close on July 20.

The charity event, which celebrates its 10th edition this year on 28th July, continues its tradition of promoting healthy practices and supporting Women’s Health and Education, with a focus on free cancer detection through the Rotary Club of Porvorim (RCP)’s Prakash Cancer Aid Project.

This year, Rotary Rain Run Goa is introducing a Seniority Walk of two km for the age category of 50 years and above facilitated by Manasum Luxury Senior Living.

“We are excited to announce that registrations have opened for the upcoming Rotary Rain Run Goa 2024. We are overwhelmed by the enthusiasm and interest from participants and can't wait to see everyone there! We hope first-time marathoners and experienced distance runners will sign up for this incredibly important charitable event,” said Avinash Singh Parmar, chairman and spokesperson of Rotary Rain Run Goa 2024.

World-renowned runners like four-time IRONMAN Triathlon completionist Corina Van Dam from the Netherlands, IRONMAN Triathlon completionist and five-time Guinness world record holder Preeti Maske and double Guinness world record holder for fastest marathons in a sari and a traditional Welsh dress Kranti Salvi, will be participating in the event this year.

The Rotary Rain Run 2024 will commence at the SAG Athletics Stadium, Bambolim, with a turn-around at the Miramar Circle for the 21 km timed run. The scenic course will run through the sea-facing roads of Bambolim and Dona Paula, giving runners a view of notable landmarks on their journey to the finish line.

To register and for more information, click here:

The Rotary Rain Run Marathon is an annual running event organized by the Rotary Charitable Trust of Porvorim in association with the Rotary Club of Porvorim,

27/06/2024

YMCA Major Ranking TT: Ish*ta poised for double; Sachi, Inara, Aarna, Neeza in finals

Panaji: YMCA All Goa Major Ranking Table Tennis tournament, held in collaboration with the Goa Table Tennis Association at the Indoor Stadium, Campal, showcased intense competition in the Girls' categories (U11, U13, and U15) on its second day. In the U11 Girls category, Sachi Dessai and Inara Dsouza emerged as finalists, with Sachi defeating Anaya Shukla 3-0 in the semifinals and Inara narrowly overcoming Sheniz Souza Xavier 3-2. The U13 category saw Ish*ta Colaso and Aarna Lotlikar advance to the finals, with Ish*ta dominating Ira Nadkarni 3-0 and Aarna securing a 3-0 victory over Samaira Verlekar.

In the U15 Girls category, Neeza Kamat and Ish*ta Colaso set up a final clash after defeating Sanisha Sinha (3-1) and Pradnya Caro (3-0) respectively. Ish*ta Colaso stands out as a strong contender for a double victory, having reached the finals in both the U13 and U15 categories. The finals promise thrilling matches as these young athletes vie for top honors in the prestigious tournament.

Results

U11 Girls Quarters
Sachi Dessai def. Tisha Shaikh
Anaya Shukla def. Kavya Mahambrey 3-2
Sheniz Souza Xavier def. Anannya Prabhudesai 3-0
Inara Dsouza def. Trisha Kamat 3-0

U11 Girls Semis
Sachi Dessai def. Anaya Shukla 3-0
Inara Dsouza def. Sheniz Souza Xavier 3-2

Sachi Dessai to meet Inara Dsouza in U11 Girls Finals

U13 Girls Quarters
Ish*ta Colaso def. Jane Vaz 3-0
Ira Nadkarni def. Gianna George 3-2
Samaira Verlekar def. Ruhi Nachinolkar 3-1
Aarna Lotlikar def. Kavyaa Khalap 3-0

U13 Girls Semis
Ish*ta Colaso def. Ira Nadkarni 3-0
Aarna Lotlikar def. Samaira Verlekar 3-0

Ish*ta Colaso to meet Aarna Lotlikar in U13 Girls Finals

U15 Girls Quarters
Neeza Kamat def. Aarna Lotlikar 3-0
Sanisha Sinha def. Anaya Srivastava 3-0
Ish*ta Colaso def. Priyasha Nadodkar 3-0
Pradnya Caro def. Roma Ghantkar 3-0

U15 Girls Semis
Neeza Kamat def. Sanisha Sinha 3-1
Ish*ta Colaso def. Pradnya Caro 3-0
Neeza Kamat to meet Ish*ta Colaso in U15 Girls finals

26/06/2024

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25/06/2024

ESG Cinephile Club to screen Hollywood classic 'Gaslight' on Thursday

PANAJI: ESG's Cinephile Club will host the screening of the Hollywood classic, 'Gaslight' (English, 1hr 52 mins), starring Ingrid Bergman, Charles Boyer, and Joesph Cotton; on Thursday, 27th June at Maquinez Palace here at 6.30 pm.

Directed by George Cukor, who went on to make A Star is Born and My Fair Lady, the modern-day term 'gaslighting' comes from this film (which itself was inspired by a play). Ingrid Bergman in an Oscar-winning performance plays a young wife whose husband (Charles Boyer) manipulates her into believing she is going insane.

The membership for the club is open. Visit www.esg.co.in to register online.

25/06/2024

Persistent Foundation in association with YUVA, Dr. Kedar Padte’s One World and Village Panchayat Cumbarjua planted over 180 saplings on Saturday, 22nd June, 2024 in Cumbarjua Village. Over 30 saplings were distributed to locals for home planting. Sapling included varieties of Mango, Jackfruit, Kokum, Drumsticks, Guava, Cashew, Almond, etc. The plantation took place in presence of Nandakumar Shet (Sarpanch, Cumbarjua Village Panchayat), Staff as well as HR of Persistent, Akshata Gawas and Office-bearers of YUVA Panaji Raghuvir Mahale (Founder), Sarvesh Shetye (president), Diksha Shetye (secretary) Shashank Sukhthankar (Treasurer) and other members.

25/06/2024

YMCA Major Ranking TT – Chandan poised for double, Yug, Kavish, Dhruva, Rishan in finals

PANAJI: The YMCA All Goa Major Ranking Table Tennis Tournament, organized in collaboration with the Goa Table Tennis Association, kicked off at the Indoor Stadium, Campal, Panaji with an exciting display of skill and excitement in the Boys' U11, U13, and U15 categories. The opening day saw fierce battles as young talents competed for a spot in the finals. Chandan Caro emerged as a standout performer, advancing to the finals in both the U13 and U15 categories.

In the U11 Boys category, the quarterfinals saw Yug Prabhu defeat Ashank Dalvi 3-0, Vihang Jotkar overcome Shreysht Rane 3-0, Ishaan Colaso win against Kris Silveira 3-0, and Kavish Dalvi edge out Yuvaan Sanke 3-2. The semifinals had Yug Prabhu defeating Vihang Jotkar 3-0 and Kavish Dalvi winning against Ishaan Colaso 3-2, setting up a thrilling final between Yug Prabhu and Kavish Dalvi.

The U13 Boys category quarterfinals featured Chandan Caro defeating Yuvaan Sanke 3-0, Yug Prabhu beating Vedant Wagle 3-0, Ruhaan Shaikh winning against Chinmay Bhakare 3-0, and Dhruva Kamat overcoming Mark Da Costa 3-0. In the semifinals, Chandan Caro continued his dominant run by defeating Yug Prabhu 3-0, while Dhruva Kamat beat Ruhaan Shaikh 3-1, setting the stage for a final showdown between Chandan Caro and Dhruva Kamat.

In the U15 Boys category, the quarterfinals saw Atharv Dhulapkar defeat Ruhaan Shaikh 3-0, Rishan Shaikh beat Vedant Wagle 3-0, Dhruva Kamat overcome Chinmay Bhakare 3-1, and Chandan Caro defeat Yug Prabhu 3-0. The semifinals featured Rishan Shaikh defeating Atharv Dhulapkar 3-0 and Chandan Caro continuing his impressive form by defeating Dhruva Kamat 3-0, leading to a highly anticipated final between Chandan Caro and Rishan Shaikh.

Results:
U11 Boys Quarters

Yug Prabhu def. Ashank Dalvi 3-0

Vihang Jotkar def. Shreysht Rane 3-0

Ishaan Colaso def. Kris Silveira 3-0

Kavish Dalvi def. Yuvaan Sanke 3-2



U11 Boys Semis

Yug Prabhu def. Vihang Jotkar 3-0

Kavish Dalvi def. Ishaan Colaso 3-2

Yug Prabhu to meet Kavish Dalvi in U15 Boys finals



U13 Boys Quarters

Chandan Caro def. Yuvaan Sanke 3-0

Yug Prabhu def. Vedant Wagle 3-0

Ruhaan Shaikh def. Chinmay Bhakare 3-0

Dhruva Kamat def. Mark Da Costa 3-0



U13 Boys Semis

Chandan Caro def. Yug Prabhu 3-0

Dhruva Kamat def. Ruhaan Shaikh 3-1

Chandan Caro to meet Dhruva Kamat in U13 Boys finals

U15 Boys Quarters

Atharv Dhulapkar def. Ruhaan Shaikh 3-0

Rishan Shaikh def. Vedant Wagle 3-0

Dhruva Kamat def. Chinmay Bhakare 3-1

Chandan Caro def. Yug Prabhu 3-0



U15 Boys Semis

Rishan Shaikh def. Atharv Dhulapkar 3-0

Chandan Caro def. Dhruva Kamat 3-0

Chandan Caro to meet Rishan Shaikh in U15 Boys finals

25/06/2024

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CHIEF MINISTER DR. PRAMOD SAWANT URGES SHGs TO PACK LICENSED PRODUCTS WITH ATTENTION TO ALL DETAILS - News for Positivity! | Latest English And Konkani News | Live News Goa TV | Goa's First & Only Positive News Channel

23/06/2024

https://youtube.com/shorts/A2sI1B_TNYs?si=0RLBJeTQ7u0nOPNV

PANAJI: The Panjim unit of YHAI Goa organises a trek to Golauli waterfall in Sattari Taluka to open the 2024 Monsoon trekking season with a bang!

23/06/2024