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Goans Hockey Junior Women’s Team Shines with Back-to-Back Wins at 15th Hockey India Junior Nationals 2025

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The pride of Goa is rising — and this time, it’s with sticks in hand and hearts full of determination! The Goans Hockey Junior Women’s team is off to an electrifying start at the 15th Hockey India Junior Women’s National Championship 2025 in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh.

🏑 Match 1: Goa vs Jammu & Kashmir

📅 Date: 1st August 2025
🕠 Time: 5:30 AM

In a tightly fought contest, Goa opened their campaign with a gritty 2-1 victory. The momentum was set early with Prachi Yadav scoring the opening goal at the 16th minute, followed by Rubi Rathore at the 19th minute. Despite a goal from the opposition in the second half, the Goan girls defended with heart and composure to seal the win.

🏑 Match 2: Goa vs Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu

📅 Date: 2nd August 2025
🕠 Time: 5:30 AM

Expected to be a tougher clash, this game turned into a showcase of Goa’s dominance. Prachi Yadav struck early at the 4th minute, followed by a brilliant finish from Priyanka Balmik at the 10th minute. Priyanka added two more goals at the 25th and 59th minutes, completing a spectacular hat-trick. The final score: 4-0 in favour of Goa.

💪 Teamwork, Grit & Glory

With two back-to-back wins, Goa now tops their pool — and is quickly becoming one of the most exciting teams in the tournament. The players have shown not only individual brilliance but exceptional teamwork, composure, and fighting spirit.

As the championship continues, all eyes will be on Goa. One thing is clear — these young women are not just playing to win; they’re playing to inspire.

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Divya Deshmukh Enters Semi-Finals of FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025, Joins Koneru Humpy

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Batumi, Georgia | July 16, 2025: India’s rising chess star International Master Divya Deshmukh has etched her name into the history books by advancing to the semi-finals of the FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025, becoming only the second Indian woman ever to do so.

Joining her in the Final 4 is none other than Grandmaster Koneru Humpy, making it a historic occasion for Indian chess — with two Indian women fighting for a spot in the final on the global stage.

Divya’s journey to the semi-finals has been marked by tactical brilliance, calm under pressure, and a maturity beyond her years. Her performances have captured the attention of the global chess community and renewed India’s dominance in women’s chess.

The 2025 FIDE Women’s World Cup, held in Batumi, Georgia, has seen fierce competition among the world’s best, and Divya’s advancement is a testament to India’s growing bench strength in international chess.

In a post-match interaction, Divya expressed her gratitude and excitement, saying, “It’s an honour to represent India at this level. Every game is a new challenge, and I’m thrilled to have made it to the semis.”

With Humpy and Divya both in the semis, India has doubled its chances for gold and reaffirmed its place as a global chess powerhouse.

The chess world now eagerly awaits the semi-final clashes as India watches with pride.

Stay tuned for more updates from FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025.