Goa’s Aarohi Borde became the first swimmer from the state to win a medal in the 200m Butterfly event at a Swimming Federation of India (SFI) competition. Her bronze medal finish with a time of 2:33.65 marks a significant milestone in Goa’s swimming journey.
Category: Sports
Remembering Dilip Sardesai: Goa’s Cricketing Icon on His Birth Anniversary
On August 8, we remember Dilip Sardesai, one of India’s early Test batting stalwarts and Goa’s first cricketing icon. Born in Margao in 1940, Sardesai rose to national fame despite growing up in a region with no cricket infrastructure. His legacy lives on.
Triple Crown Glory for Tanaji Sawant and Manjiri Moktali at Anil Paiginkar Memorial Masters Badminton Tournament
Tanaji Sawant and Manjiri Moktali stole the spotlight at the Anil Paiginkar Memorial State Badminton Ranking Tournament for Masters held in Ponda, by each securing triple crowns in their respective age categories, while several other veterans impressed with double-title wins.
Goa’s Amaira Dhumatker & Avni Khyalia Enter Top 32 at Yonex Sunrise U-13 National Badminton Tournament
Top-seeded Goan doubles pair Amaira Dhumatker & Avni Khyalia secured a thrilling straight-set win against their Telangana & Andhra Pradesh rivals at the Yonex Sunrise All India Sub Junior U-13 Ranking Badminton Tournament in Goregaon, Maharashtra. The duo won 15-12, 15-13 to enter the Top 32 Main Draw, marking a significant milestone for Goa on the national stage.
Ashwini Desai from Goa Bags Medals at National Masters Powerlifting Championships 2025
Ashwini Desai from Curchorem, Goa, clinched the Silver Medal in the 57 kg Women’s category at the National Masters (Men & Women) Classic & Equipped Powerlifting Championships 2025 held in Kozhikode, Kerala. She also bagged an Individual Gold in Squat and Silver in Bench Press, showcasing exceptional strength and determination.
