Three-time National Rally Champion Vaibhav Marathe made India proud by winning the Sumatera Utara Rally 2025 in Indonesia — a crucial round of the Asia Pacific Rally Championship (APRC). His victory earned him the honour of representing India at the APRC Final in Japan this November.
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.
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 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.
Dempo Sports Club clinched the Goa Monsoon Football Premier League 2025 title with a commanding 6-1 win over Dempo Juniors at Duler Stadium, Mapusa. Murphy Fernandes led the charge with 1 goal and 2 assists in a dominant second-half display. Dempo SC Clinch Goa Monsoon Football Premier League 2025 in Style Dempo Sports Club delivered a footballing masterclass as they overpowered Dempo Juniors 6-1 to win the Goa Monsoon Football Premier League 2025 in a thrilling finale at Duler Stadium, Mapusa. The match began evenly, with both teams locked at 1-1 by halftime, but it was in the second half that Dempo SC showed their true colors—scoring five unanswered goals and completely dismantling the opposition’s defense. The star of the night was Murphy Fernandes, who not only scored a goal but also provided two assists, orchestrating play with flair and precision. His creative spark and attacking drive turned the tide in Dempo SC’s favor, earning him deserved accolades. This win reaffirms Dempo SC’s dominance in Goan football and sets a strong precedent for future campaigns. The team's tactical discipline, attacking prowess, and team spirit were evident throughout the league and culminated in this resounding victory. Heartiest congratulations to the champions and best wishes for their journey forward.
