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Sesa Football Academy’s Aaroshi Govekar Poised for National Team Debut Against Nepal


In a proud moment for Goa and Sesa Football Academy, defender Aaroshi Ramdas Govekar has earned a call-up to the Indian senior women’s football team for a friendly against Nepal on October 29, 2025, at Gangtok’s Paljor Stadium. This match marks India’s first-ever international outing in Sikkim, commemorating 50 years of the state’s formation.

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India Seal Historic Double Gold in Kabaddi at Asian Youth Games 2025 After Thrilling Final Against Iran


India scripted history at the 2025 Asian Youth Games in Bahrain, clinching double gold in kabaddi as both the boys’ and girls’ Under-18 teams finished unbeaten. The girls dominated Iran 75–21 in a record-breaking final, while the boys edged a tense 35–32 thriller marked by drama, resilience, and composure under pressure — reaffirming India’s unrivalled supremacy in the sport.

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Sujeet Kalkal Wins Gold for India at U23 Wrestling World Championships


India’s Sujeet Kalkal clinched the gold medal in the men’s freestyle 65kg category at the U23 World Wrestling Championships, defeating Uzbekistan’s Umidjon Jalolov 10-0 in a dominant display of technical superiority.

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Goa Hosts National Judo Black Belt Camp with Top Coaches and Officials


The National Judo Black Belt Camp and NDIC Examination (West Zone) kicked off at Peddem Sports Complex, Mapusa, with 110 participants from across India. The event was inaugurated by Dr. Ajay Gaude, Executive Director of the Sports Authority of Goa, and attended by senior Judo dignitaries and coaches.

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Goa’s Arya Garudi to Represent the State at Taekwondo Nationals in Punjab


Goa’s young Taekwondo athlete Arya Garudi has earned her place at the National Taekwondo Championship to be held in Punjab, where she will compete in the Open Weight Category. Known for her discipline and skill, Arya’s selection marks an important achievement for Goa’s sporting community, as she continues to make her mark in martial arts at the national level.