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Goa Street Race 2025: India’s First Oceanfront Circuit Announced for IRF Round 4in Mormugao

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In a major milestone for Indian motorsport, Goa has officially been announced as the host for the fourth round of the 2025 Indian Racing Festival. Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant revealed that a 3.2 km street circuit along the scenic Headland-Sada coastline in Mormugao will become the venue for the Goa Street Race 2025, scheduled from October 31 to November 2, 2025.

This unique event marks the debut of South Asia’s first oceanfront racetrack — a landmark development in India’s push to become a global motorsport destination. The circuit will challenge racers with tight urban turns, sweeping seaside straights, and salt-laden winds – delivering a technical and visual spectacle. As the third city-based street circuit in the Indian Racing Festival, following Hyderabad and Chennai, Goa’s entry solidifies IRF’s ambitious vision of bringing high-octane motorsport to urban India.

Two premier racing championships will headline the event — the Indian Racing League (IRL) and the Formula 4 Indian Championship (F4IC). The IRL is the world’s first gender-neutral motorsport league, featuring six city-based teams and an inclusive grid of global and Indian talent. F4IC, FIA-certified and FMSCI-approved, is India’s gateway for young drivers aiming to progress into international single-seater racing.

Celebrity presence adds another layer of glamour, with team owners including John Abraham (Goa Aces JA Racing), Arjun Kapoor (Speed Demons Delhi), Sourav Ganguly (Kolkata Royal Tigers), Sudeep Kichcha (Kichcha’s Kings Bengaluru), Naga Chaitanya (Hyderabad Blackbirds), and Dr. Swetha Sundeep Anand (Chennai Turbo Riders).

Drivers such as Alvaro Parente, Raoul Hyman, Neel Jani, Jon Lancaster, Fabienne Wohlwend, Sohil Shah, Ruhaan Alva, and Laura Camps Torras will electrify the streets of Mormugao. The festival not only boosts India’s motorsport credentials but serves as an economic catalyst, drawing thousands of spectators, media, and sponsors. With support from the Goa Tourism Department, JK Tyre, Nayara Energy, Mobil1, and Bisleri, the event will generate jobs, promote high-value tourism, and create a legacy for future international sporting events in the region.

Tickets will be available via the District app later this month, and the event will be broadcast live on Star Sports Select 2 and JioHotstar.

As Dr. Sawant declared, “Goa is ready to host the world.”

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MES’s Vasant Joshi College Hosts Shikshan Sanman Honouring 11 Educators & Leaders in Mormugao

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Panaji, 6th September 2025: MES’s Vasant Joshi College of Arts & Commerce, Vasco, hosted Shikshan Sanman on the occasion of Teachers’ Day 2025 to honour 11 principals, vice-principals, and educators from Mormugao taluka. The event celebrated the visionary leaders whose dedication and commitment to education have shaped institutions, inspired teachers, and nurtured young minds.

The ceremony, held at the Principal M. S. Kamat Seminar Hall, began with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by dignitaries, symbolising knowledge and enlightenment. Prof. Manasvi M. Kamat, Principal of MES Vasant Joshi College, welcomed the gathering and highlighted the college’s achievements in teaching, research, and community engagement.

The Chief Guest, Shri. Zingade, and the President of the function, Ms. Lalitha Joshi, were felicitated with potted plants as a token of respect. The highlight of the evening was the felicitation of 11 distinguished educators, including Ms. Anupama Mehra, Principal of Navy Children School, and Dr. Sandhya Venkatesh, Principal of Mount Litera Zee School, who shared heartfelt reflections on their educational journeys.

In his address, Chief Guest Shri. Zingade commended the relentless efforts of educators in shaping future generations and highlighted the importance of schools in moulding individuals. President Ms. Lalitha Joshi praised the college’s initiative in recognising educators and emphasised the need for visionary leadership in education.

As a mark of gratitude, a memento was presented to the Chief Guest. The event concluded with a Vote of Thanks by Dr. Fatima D’Costa, Coordinator of the event, who acknowledged the collective efforts of faculty, staff, and students in making Shikshan Sanman a memorable celebration of education and leadership.