Fourteen-year-old International Master Ethan Vaz has etched his name in history by becoming the first Goan to win gold at the National Junior Under-19 Chess Championship (Open), delivering a dominant performance in Jamshedpur.
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Sanguem Girl Shines in the UK: Fiza Shaikh Appointed International Officer at Leeds Beckett University
Fiza Shaikh, daughter of Ex-Vice Chairperson Imtiaz Shaikh and Councillor Fouziya Shaikh from Sanguem, has made Goa proud. A graduate of Padre Conceicao College of Engineering and Managing Director of SmileKeeper Foundation, Fiza completed her Master’s in Project Management from Leeds Beckett University, UK, with distinction. She now continues her journey of excellence as she’s appointed as the International Officer at the same university — a proud achievement for Sanguem and an inspiration for Goan youth.
Goa Riders Conquer Ladakh: Krishna Becomes First to Ride KTM Adventure 390 X to Umling La
A group of six Goan bikers—Krishna, Yash, Pravin, Sunil, Akash, and Rushab—successfully completed the iconic Ladakh circuit, starting from Srinagar and returning via the Manali-Kullu route. In a historic feat, Krishna became the first Goan to ride a KTM Adventure 390 X to Umling La, the world’s highest motorable pass.
