Tag: Indian Athletes

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Goa Has Sporting Talent but Needs the Right Guidance and Support: Mandar Rao Dessai

Tanisha Cardozo

Former Indian national team footballer and Chennaiyin FC star Mandar Rao Dessai believes Goa continues to nurture incredible sporting talent but needs stronger support systems to help athletes reach their potential. Speaking at a sports kit distribution event in Arpora–Nagoa, Mandar emphasized that while infrastructure and opportunities have improved, young players still require mentorship, guidance, and community backing to succeed. He urged families, local bodies, and sports organizations to invest in nurturing youth talent early, highlighting discipline, dedication, and passion as keys to Goa’s sporting future.

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Raunak Singh: The Fight Within — The Story Behind ACS GOA

Tanisha Cardozo

From a seasoned Army Martial Arts Trainer to founding one of India’s premier combat sports academies, Raunak Singh (Coach Ronnyy) shares the journey and vision behind Academy of Combat Sports Goa — a hub where discipline, skill, and character are forged inside and outside the ring.

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Nishad Kumar Creates History with First World Para Athletics Championships Gold in High Jump

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Nishad Kumar secured his maiden gold medal at the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi, clinching the top spot in the T47 high jump event. After years of finishing second, Nishad overcame Paralympic legend Roderick Townsend and narrowly missed setting a world record at 2.18m.

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Goa’s Lloyd Fernandes Selected for ITTF Asian Para Championship After Double Gold Victory

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Lloyd Fernandes has made history by clinching two consecutive gold medals at the Para Table Tennis National Ranking Championship. For many, an accident might seem like the end of life. But for Lloyd, it marked the start of a new journey. After becoming paralyzed in 2016, he turned to table tennis and never looked back. Now, the gold medalist is set to represent India at the ITTF Asian Para Championship this year.

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Nikhat Zareen Advances to Pre-Quarters at World Boxing Championships with Dominant Win

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India’s ace boxer Nikhat Zareen began her World Championships campaign in Liverpool with a commanding 5-0 unanimous victory over USA’s Jennifer Lozano in the women’s 51kg category. She now faces Japan’s Yuna Nishinaka in the pre-quarterfinals.