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.
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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.
Lionel Messi & Argentina Cancel Kerala Visit: Scheduling Conflict to Blame
Kerala’s hopes to host Lionel Messi and the Argentina national football team in 2025 have been dashed. The scheduled exhibition match has been officially canceled due to scheduling conflicts, despite a ₹130 crore match fee already paid by sponsors
India’s Vedika Bhansali Wins Prestigious U.S. Kids World Golf Championship
Vedika Bhansali from India has emerged victorious in the Girls’ 9-year category at the prestigious U.S. Kids World Golf Championship 2025 held at Pinehurst Village, USA. She finished with an impressive 10-under, edging out competitors from Japan and the USA.
