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9th State-Level Tribal Sports Festival to Be Held in Canacona from January 9โ€“11, 2026


The 9th edition of the State-Level Tribal Sports Festival will take place at Adarsh Gram, Amone, Canacona, from January 9 to 11, 2026, aiming to promote sports and identify talent among Goaโ€™s tribal youth under the Tribal Sub-Plan initiative.

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Goa Bowled Out for 164 on Day 1 of Cooch Behar Trophy Quarterfinal


Goa were dismissed for 164 in their first innings against Madhya Pradesh on the opening day of the Cooch Behar Trophy Elite quarterfinal at Sanguem, with a crucial partnership between Dishank Misquin and Aradhya Goyal providing the main resistance.

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Blind Goa Cricket Makes History, Finishes 9th at 8th Nagesh Trophy National Tournament


The Goa Blind Cricket Team scripted a historic achievement by securing 9th place and entering the top 10 at the 8th Nagesh Trophy National Blind Cricket Tournament, showcasing grit, teamwork and an unbreakable spirit against teams from over 28 states.

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Advocates Cricket League Auction Held; Legal Luminaries Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Awards


The seventh season of the Advocates Cricket League began with its player auction in Porvorim, where top advocate-players went under the hammer. Senior legal stalwarts, including Adv. Saresh Lotlikar, Adv. Subodh Kantak, Adv. Nitin Sardesai, and Adv. Shantaram Naik, were felicitated with Lifetime Achievement Awards by Aldona MLA and Senior Adv. Carlos Alvares Ferreira. The event also featured the unveiling of the seasonโ€™s trophy, adding to the excitement ahead of the tournament.

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Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant Inaugurates FIDE World Cup Goa 2025 at Taleigao


Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, along with Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya and top dignitaries, inaugurated the FIDE World Cup Goa 2025 at Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium, Taleigao. The international chess event will continue till November 27, 2025.