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Todu and Paranjpe March into Men’s Doubles Quarterfinals at Gadre Gaspar Dias Open 2026

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Written by Intern Rency Gomes || Team Allycaral 

Panaji, January 2026 – Sonu Todu and Atharv Paranjpe advanced to the quarterfinals of the men’s doubles event at the Gadre Gaspar Dias Open 2026 with a dominant 6–1 victory over Nishad Shevde and Siddarth Nunes in the Round-of-16. The match was played at the courts of Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias, one of the two main venues hosting the tournament alongside Panjim Gymkhana.

The men’s singles category witnessed several closely contested encounters. Ashwin Narsinghani edged past Vishwambhar 6–4, while Parth Deorukhakar registered a convincing 6–1 win over Sreyas Prasad. Nishad Shevde defeated Arnav Harishankar 6–4. At the Gymkhana courts, Praneeth V blanked Subhash Nayar 6–0, and Ryan Sodhi overcame Kshitij Gupta 6–3.

Doubles action across various rounds saw Maaz Khan and Arnav Bansode beat Raviteja Damera and Ashwath Tiwari 6–2. Ashwin Narsinghani paired with Prathmesh Patil to defeat Dhruv Rao and Subham 6–3. Parth Deorukhakar and Arnav Bansode continued their strong run, registering wins over Rehaan Diaz/Prajat Halankara (6–2) and Eshaan Khadeer/Adam Basha (6–4). Other notable results included victories by Avish Verma/Joshua Cardozo, Dhruv Rao/Subham, Maaz Khan/Arnav Harishankar, and Raviteja Damera/Ashwath Tiwari.

In additional men’s singles matches, Parth Deorukhakar defeated Avish Verma 6–2, while Paul Singh secured a 6–0 win over Ashwath D.

The women’s singles draw also saw intense competition, with Nidhi, Tomoyo Fujita, Janavi, Riya, Trisha, Unnathi, Atika and Renee registering wins in their respective matches.

Jointly organised by Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias and the Gadre Group in association with the Goa State Tennis Association (GSTA), the Gadre Gaspar Dias Open 2026 has attracted a record 555 entries across the Masters and Open categories, making it one of the largest tennis tournaments held in the state.

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Gadre Gaspar Dias Open 2026: Milica Rakovic and Mladen Petrovic Claim Masters 35+ Mixed Doubles Crown

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Written by Intern Rency Gomes || Team Allycaral 

Panaji, January 25, 2026: The Masters events at the Gadre Gaspar Dias Open 2026 moved into a crucial phase on Saturday, with titles and finalists decided across singles and doubles categories at the Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias and Gymkhana courts.


In the Masters 35+ mixed doubles final, Serbian nationals Milica Rakovic and Mladen Petrovic claimed the title with a composed 7–5, 6–1 victory. The pair displayed strong coordination and consistency to emerge champions in the category.

Other finals also delivered competitive encounters. Sunil Mishra lifted the Masters 55+ singles title after defeating Jai Mishra 6–4, 6–1. In the Masters 60+ singles final, Manoj Chandiramani staged an impressive comeback to overcome Sheetal Bhosale 3–6, 6–0, 10–5.

The doubles semifinals saw dominant performances across categories. In the Masters 90+ men’s doubles, Mandar and Ashish booked their place in the final with a commanding 6–1, 6–1 win over Jaydeep and Vivek. The Masters 120+ doubles semifinal featured a strong showing by father-son duo Shrikant Tambe and Amit Tambe, who defeated Chandiramani and Jeyavel 4–2, 4–2.

Ashutosh and Bipin advanced to the Masters 110+ doubles final after defeating Srinivas and Guruprasad 6–1, while Sagar and Ashok joined them with a 6–3 victory over Sachin and Kevin.

In the Masters 45+ singles category, defending champion Amit Tambe progressed to the final after a 6–1 win over Naveen Cardozo, while Mandar Wakankar secured his place with a 6–0 win earlier in the rounds.

The tournament, jointly organised by Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias and the Gadre Group in association with the Goa State Tennis Association (GSTA), has received a record 555 entries across the Masters and Open segments. Matches in the Open category will commence from January 26.

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Veteran Tennis Players Battle It Out at Gadre Gaspar Dias Open 2026

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Written by Intern Rency Gomes || Team Allycaral 

Panaji, January 23, 2026: Veteran tennis players crossed swords at the 11th edition of the ongoing Gadre Gaspar Dias Open 2026, being held at the Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias, Miramar, and Panjim Gymkhana courts. More than a hundred matches were played in the highly competitive Masters category, making it one of the premier events on the veteran tennis calendar.


In the Masters men’s singles 60+ category, Kapinakadu defeated Santosh Fondekar 6–1, Sudhir Chiplunkar blanked Shivaji Chavan 6–0, Alok Raina beat Artemio Morais 6–2, Vijay Primlani defeated Alok Mishra 6–0, Agnelo Fernandes overcame D Bhasme 6–3, Sanjay Ashar trounced Hiren Bheda 6–0, Manoj Chandiramani edged Kapinakadu 6–4, Ujjwal beat Sudhir 6–3, Bipin defeated Sambasiva 6–1, Manoj Pandey blanked Nishith 6–0, Raviraj Bhagwan beat S S Bhasme 6–3, Bipin Sinha defeated Kishor Rajapurkar 6–0, Vijay Kamat beat Arvind Tiwari 6–1 and Gordon overcame Ramesh K 6–3.

In the Masters men’s singles 55+ category, Mladen defeated Manoj U 6–2, Y Ajml blanked Vikas G 6–0, Ashok K defeated Sanjeev K 6–0, Ganesh Iyer beat Swapnil 6–1, Jay Mishra defeated Steven Britton 6–2, Amol Atigre overcame Sujit S 6–2, Krishna K edged Vikrant 6–3 and Guruprasad beat Indrajit 6–1.

In the Masters 90+ men’s doubles category, Ashok and D Arumugam recorded a 6–0 win over Elvis and Marcus, Amol Atigre and Sachin K defeated Prithvi and Surjit 6–2, Anand and Abhishek blanked Santosh and Uttamkumar 6–0, Dhananjay and Rahul beat Prakash and Savadi 6–2, Arup and Sachin defeated Rahul and Sachin 6–1, Rajabanshi and Sunil beat Jaydeep and Vivek 6–1, Jijesh and Devendra edged D Chaudhary and Babasaheb 6–3, Yuvraj and Sachin P defeated Sachin and Subodh 6–3 and Parthasarathi and Praful beat Saumil and Abhijit 6–3.

Jointly organised by Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias and the Gadre Group, in association with the Goa State Tennis Association (GSTA), the tournament has received a record 555 entries across the Masters and Open categories. Matches in the Open category are scheduled to commence from January 26, 2026.

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Wars Have Shaped Women’s Fashion Silhouettes Since World War I, Says Goan Designer Simran Dhond

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Written by Intern Rency Gomes || Team Allycaral 

Panaji, January 2026: Wars have played a significant role in shaping women’s fashion over the decades, influencing silhouettes, functionality and movement, according to multidisciplinary Goan fashion designer Simran Dhond.


Dhond was delivering a centenary lecture titled ‘Classic vs Contemporary – What Every Generation Can Learn About Style’ as part of the ongoing centenary celebrations at the iconic Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias in Miramar.

Responding to a question on whether economic and social factors influence the length of women’s clothing, particularly skirts, Dhond explained that the shift began during World War I. “During World War I, skirts changed silhouettes and style. They became more functional. Earlier, women wore very long skirts, but later the hemline moved up to the knees to allow quicker movement and enable women to get more work done,” she said.

She added that fashion evolves differently across cultures. In the Indian context, where women wearing short skirts form a smaller demographic, the impact was reflected in subtler changes such as smarter draping of the saree.

During her lecture, Dhond — who holds a master’s degree in fashion and textiles from De Montfort University, England, and is a gold medallist in knitwear design from the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Bengaluru — traced the evolution of contemporary fashion. She emphasised that personal style should prioritise comfort, individuality and longevity over blindly following trends.

“Even in contemporary styling, it needs to be about personality. While classic fashion is more structured, contemporary fashion is fluid and embodies who you are,” said Dhond, who currently heads Design & Brand Development at Carbon Tree, a conscious activewear label.

In an interactive session with the audience, Dhond spoke about the role of functionality in clothing, including uniforms. Addressing a question on colonial influence in armed forces attire, she explained that structure and practicality dictate uniform design rather than imitation of Western styles. “Uniforms are about ease of movement, structure and camouflage. Traditional Indian garments like kurtas, while elegant, are not functional in combat situations,” she noted.

On the subject of Indian textiles and crafts, Dhond highlighted their growing global recognition. She cited international luxury brands acknowledging the contribution of Indian artisans, including recent collaborations involving the Chanakya School of Craft in Mumbai. “For years, the role of Indian artisans was not openly acknowledged. Today, global fashion houses are finally showcasing the craftsmanship behind their creations, placing India firmly on the global fashion map,” she said.

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Simran Dhond to Explore ‘Classic vs Contemporary’ Style at Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias

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Multidisciplinary fashion designer Simran Dhond will deliver an audio-visual lecture titled Classic vs Contemporary – What Every Generation Can Learn About Style as part of the ongoing centenary celebrations at Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias, Miramar, in January 2026. The session aims to explore how timeless fashion principles and modern design sensibilities intersect, influence each other and continue to evolve across generations.

Dhond brings with her a strong academic and professional background in fashion and textiles. She holds a master’s degree from De Montfort University, England, and was awarded a Gold Medal in Knitwear Design from the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Bengaluru. Her work has been showcased on international and national platforms, including Leicester Fashion Week and India Intimatewear Fashion Week.

Known for a signature aesthetic that blends technical craftsmanship, sensuality and emotional depth, Dhond has designed across a wide range of categories, from lingerie and shapewear to athleisure and leisurewear. Her design journey includes collaborations with several popular platforms and brands, reflecting her versatility and adaptability within the fashion industry.

Currently, Dhond leads Design and Brand Development at Carbon Tree, a conscious activewear label focused on sustainability and mindful fashion. Alongside this role, she also works independently under her brand Simmydoo, a slow fashion lingerie and sleepwear label rooted in Indian craft traditions, organic materials and comfort-driven design.

The lecture is expected to offer insights into changing fashion narratives, sustainability, craftsmanship and personal style, encouraging audiences to reflect on what classic and contemporary fashion can learn from one another.

The event will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 6 pm at Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias, Miramar. Entry to the lecture is free and open to all interested attendees.