Nishad Kumar secured his maiden gold medal at the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi, clinching the top spot in the T47 high jump event. After years of finishing second, Nishad overcame Paralympic legend Roderick Townsend and narrowly missed setting a world record at 2.18m.
Category: Sports
Lloyd Fernandes from Goa Selected for ITTF Asian Para Championships 2025 in Beijing
Lloyd Fernandes, currently India’s No. 1 para table tennis player in Class 2, has been selected to represent India at the ITTF Asian Para Championships 2025 in Beijing from October 13-19. Coached by Selwyn Godinho, Lloyd’s impressive achievements include multiple national gold medals and international representations. The Disability Rights Association of Goa congratulates him and urges expedited approval of his government job application.
Linthoi Chanambam Creates History with Berlin Junior European Cup Gold
Linthoi Chanambam from Manipur has made history as the first Indian judoka to clinch a gold medal at the Berlin Junior European Cup 2025. Her victory is a milestone for Indian sports and a proud moment for the nation.
Alcon GSB Unity Cup 3.0 Auction Set for October 4 at Taj Vivanta, Panaji
The grand auction for Alcon GSB Unity Cup 3.0, organised by the Goa GSB Sports & Charitable Trust and powered by Alcon Anil Counto Enterprises, will take place on October 4, 2025, at Taj Vivanta, Panaji. Ten teams will participate, with 180 players up for bidding ahead of the January–February 2026 tournament.
Goa Sends 35 Athletes to 14th National Modern Pentathlon Biathle & Triathle Championship
The Modern Pentathlon Association of Goa (MPAG) is sending a 35-member contingent to represent the state at the 14th Modern Pentathlon Biathle & Triathle National Championship, to be held in Indore, Madhya Pradesh from October 4–7, 2025. A formal farewell function was held today at the DSYA office to wish the athletes success.
