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.
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.
A 20-member Goa Sub-Junior Football team has departed for Amritsar, Punjab, to compete in the upcoming national football tournament. The team left Mopa Airport early on October 25, accompanied by coaches and management, with their first match against Haryana on October 28.
Al Nassr secured a 2-1 victory over FC Goa in a gripping AFC Champions League Group D clash at Fatorda Stadium. Goals from Angelo Gabriel and Haroune Camara gave the Saudi side an early lead, while Brison Fernandes’ strike kept Goa’s fighting spirit alive before halftime.
The 7th Dr. Filipe Pinto Memorial All-Goa Table Tennis Tournament concluded at Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias, Panaji, with Amitav & Anup (Elite) and Sandeep & Staley (Masters) crowned champions. The event, organized under GoaTTA by Kabir Pinto Makhija, featured felicitations for outstanding sportspersons including Johnny Dsouza and Dinesh Heda.
