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Goa Women’s Team Clinches Bronze at 2nd Senior T10 Tennis Ball Cricket Championship in Odisha

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The Goa Women’s Cricket Team has made the state proud by securing the bronze medal at the 2nd Senior T10 Tennis Ball Cricket Championship, which took place in Jagannath Puri, Odisha.

The tournament brought together talented teams from across the country, with Goa displaying resilience, teamwork, and consistency to finish on the podium.

The closing ceremony was attended by key dignitaries, including Abhishek Singh (General Secretary, T10 TBCAI), Nitesh Shinde (Treasurer, T10 TBCAI), and Dayesh Vengurlekar (T10 TBCAG). Coach Sharmila Bandodkar, along with supporters Chandan Dongrekar and Ramdas Varak, played a crucial role in guiding and encouraging the team throughout their campaign.

This achievement highlights the growing recognition of women’s cricket in Goa and reinforces the importance of promoting female participation in sports. The team’s bronze medal win is expected to inspire young girls across the state to take up cricket and pursue excellence in the game.

The Goa Women’s Team’s triumph at the championship is not just a victory on the field but a proud milestone in the journey of women’s sports in the region.

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Goa’s Sanjana Prabhugaonkar Wins Silver at 78th National Aquatic Championships in Odisha

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Bhubaneshwar, Odisha | 27 June 2025 – Goa’s rising swimming star, Miss Sanjana Prabhugaonkar, has once again made the state proud by winning a silver medal at the 78th Senior National Aquatic Championships 2025 held at the prestigious Aquatic Complex, Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneshwar.

Organized by the Odisha State Swimming Association under the aegis of the Swimming Federation of India, the national-level event brought together the country’s top swimmers for four days of intense competition.

Silver for Goa in 50 Metres Backstroke

Sanjana clinched the silver medal in the highly competitive 50 Metres Backstroke event with an impressive timing of 30.68 seconds. She stood on the podium alongside some of India’s best:

  • 🥇 Gold: Vihita Nayana Loganathan (Karnataka) – 29.99 seconds
  • 🥈 Silver: Sanjana Prabhugaonkar (Goa) – 30.68 seconds
  • 🥉 Bronze: Soubrity Mondal (West Bengal) – 30.87 seconds

This performance highlights Sanjana’s consistency and growth as a competitive swimmer on the national stage.

A Proud Moment for Goa

Sanjana’s medal is not just a personal victory but a proud moment for Goan sports, especially in the field of aquatics, where young athletes from the state continue to shine despite limited infrastructure and training resources. Her success serves as an inspiration for aspiring swimmers in Goa and across India.

With her dedication, discipline, and determination, Sanjana has already built a reputation as one of Goa’s top swimming talents and continues to be a role model for youth in sports.