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Bandodkar Family Visits Panjim Gymkhana, Praises Growth and Modernisation

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Written by Intern Rency Gomes ||Team Allycaral 

Panjim Gymkhana, one of Goa’s most prominent sporting institutions, has witnessed remarkable development in recent years, evolving into a comprehensive hub for multiple sports, leisure activities and hospitality. Established over six decades ago by Goa’s first Chief Minister Dayanand Bandodkar, the institution was originally conceived primarily as a cricket facility.


During a recent visit, family members of the late Dayanand Bandodkar, fondly known as Bhausaheb, including his daughter Kranti Rao and grandchildren Sameer Kakodkar and Yogesh Vengurlekar, toured the Panjim Gymkhana premises and expressed their delight at the progress and modernisation of the prestigious club.

The visit marked an emotional and symbolic moment, reflecting the fulfilment of Bhausaheb’s vision to create a world-class sporting facility in the heart of Panaji. The extensive upgrades now support a range of sports disciplines, training programmes, leisure activities and hospitality services, transforming Panjim Gymkhana into a vibrant centre for athletic excellence and community engagement.

President of Panjim Gymkhana, Manoj Caculo, along with members of the managing committee, briefed the visiting family members on the club’s enhanced sporting infrastructure, coaching facilities and athlete development initiatives. The delegation was informed about the institution’s continued focus on nurturing sporting talent and creating opportunities for young athletes across Goa.

While Panjim Gymkhana has diversified its offerings over the years, cricket remains a core focus area. With increased professionalism and expert guidance, the institution continues to prioritise the development of cricketers capable of representing Goa and India at higher levels.

The visit reaffirmed Panjim Gymkhana’s enduring legacy as a cornerstone of Goa’s sporting culture and its commitment to carrying forward the founder’s dream through sustained growth and excellence.

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Praneeth, Parth–Arnav Charge Into Finals at Gadre Gaspar Dias Open 2026

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The Gadre Gaspar Dias Open 2026 continued to deliver high-quality tennis and edge-of-the-seat encounters as the tournament moved into its decisive stages in Panaji. Men’s Singles saw Praneeth produce a composed and resilient performance to overcome Eshaan in a closely contested three-set semifinal, clinching the match 7-5, 5-7, 11-9 to book his place in the final. In the other semifinal, Parth Deorurkhkar showcased grit and tactical awareness, bouncing back after dropping the second set to defeat Ashwin 6-2, 2-6, 10-5.

The men’s doubles competition witnessed Parth Deorurkhkar and Arnav Bansode maintaining their impressive run, defeating Maaz and Arnav H. 7-6(4), 6-2 to progress into the final. They will face Ashwin and Prathamesh, who edged past Paul and Nilesh 6-3, 7-5 in a competitive semifinal.

In the women’s singles semifinals, Unnathi staged a strong comeback after losing the opening set to defeat Sonicka 1-6, 6-4, 10-7. She will meet Nidi S, a first-time contestant, who caused a major upset by defeating defending champion Trisha Vinod in the other semifinal, setting up an exciting final clash.

Junior categories produced emphatic performances, with Gargi delivering a dominant display to claim the Girls Under-12 title, defeating Urvi 4-0, 4-0. In the Boys Under-12 segment, Divyaraj advanced to the final with a straight-sets win over Ethan. The Under-16 categories also saw decisive outcomes, as Kyan and Arav progressed to the boys’ final, while Tvisha advanced in the girls’ segment following Kimberly’s retirement due to injury.

Doubles events added further excitement, with Sonicka and Nidi reaching the ladies’ doubles final after a hard-fought win over Riya and Unnathi, while Trisha and Anupama sealed their place with a commanding victory over Tvisha and Bhavya. Mixed doubles semifinals saw contrasting contests, including a tight win for Anupama and Eshaan and a dominant performance by Trisha and Maaz.

Jointly organised by Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias and the Gadre Group in association with the Goa State Tennis Association, the tournament has drawn a record 555 entries across Masters and Open segments, underlining its growing stature on the Indian tennis calendar and setting the stage for an exciting finals day.

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QF, SF Line-ups Take Shape Across Categories at Gadre Gaspar Dias Open 2026

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Written by Alisha Fernandes || Allycaral

Panaji, January 2026: Higher-round action gathered momentum at the Gadre Gaspar Dias Open 2026 on Thursday, with several quarter-final and semi-final line-ups taking shape across multiple categories at the Panjim Gymkhana and Gaspar Dias courts.

In the men’s singles quarter-finals, Ashwin Narsinghani produced a composed performance to defeat Prathamesh Patil 4–0, 4–2, while Parth Deorukhakar overcame Maaz Khan 4–2, 4–2 to book his spot in the semi-finals. Eshaan Khadeer also advanced after getting the better of Nishad Shevde.

Men’s doubles action saw Maaz Khan and Arnav Bansode progress with a win over Praneeth V and Suraj, while Paul Singh and Nilesh defeated Atharv Paranjpe and Sonu Todu to move into the next round. At the Gymkhana courts, the pairing of Ashwin Narsinghani and Prathamesh Patil stormed into the semi-finals with a dominant 6–0 victory over Vihaan and Devaansh.

In the ladies’ singles category, Nidi secured her place in the final after defeating Trisha in the semi-final encounter.

Earlier-round men’s singles matches witnessed Maaz Khan beating Paul Singh 6–2, while Eshaan Khadeer registered a 6–2 win over Harren A.

The under-16 boys’ category produced a flurry of action-packed encounters. Priyank defeated Aymer 6–1, Fatha Ali beat Arsh 6–2 and later overcame Arhan 6–1, Arjun defeated Ivan 6–2, and Ethan edged past Priyank 6–4. Arav registered back-to-back wins against Alec (6–1) and Adianta (6–0), while Adianta earlier defeated Arjun 6–1. At the Gymkhana courts, Ayush beat Satya 6–3, Rihan defeated Vihaan 6–1, Shaurya blanked Aayush 6–0, and Athrva edged past Devaash 7–5.

In the girls’ under-16 category, Mikayla defeated Kiara 6–1, Urvi beat Devyani 6–2, Ammiel overcame Chantelle 6–2, Gargi blanked Mikayla 6–0, Bhavya defeated Urvi 6–1, Anindita beat Eaka 6–0, Kimberly defeated Anindita 6–1, and Tvisha registered a commanding 6–0 win over Ammiel.

Mixed doubles matches saw Nishi and Dhruv beat Archana and Debayan 6–0, Unnathi and Rushikesh defeat Atika and Prajat 6–2, Poojal and Pankaj blank Anita and Shivam 6–0, Deeksha and Paul defeat Aastha and Nitye 6–0, Tomoyo and Arnav edge past Bhargavi and Sonu 6–3, and Raisa and Neale beat Natalia and Suraj 6–0.

In the ladies’ doubles category, Tomoyo and Aastha defeated Renee and Devyani 6–1, Sonicka and Nidi blanked Vlada and Yuliia 6–0, Tatiana and Patricia edged past Tejjus and Sofia 7–5, while Tvisha and Bhavya beat Poojal and Raisa 6–4.

Jointly organised by Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias and the Gadre Group, in association with the Goa State Tennis Association (GSTA), the tournament has recorded a massive participation of 555 entries across the Masters and Open segments, making it one of the largest tennis events in the state.

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Gadre Gaspar Dias Open 2026: Milica Rakovic and Mladen Petrovic Claim Masters 35+ Mixed Doubles Crown

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Written by Intern Rency Gomes || Team Allycaral 

Panaji, January 25, 2026: The Masters events at the Gadre Gaspar Dias Open 2026 moved into a crucial phase on Saturday, with titles and finalists decided across singles and doubles categories at the Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias and Gymkhana courts.


In the Masters 35+ mixed doubles final, Serbian nationals Milica Rakovic and Mladen Petrovic claimed the title with a composed 7–5, 6–1 victory. The pair displayed strong coordination and consistency to emerge champions in the category.

Other finals also delivered competitive encounters. Sunil Mishra lifted the Masters 55+ singles title after defeating Jai Mishra 6–4, 6–1. In the Masters 60+ singles final, Manoj Chandiramani staged an impressive comeback to overcome Sheetal Bhosale 3–6, 6–0, 10–5.

The doubles semifinals saw dominant performances across categories. In the Masters 90+ men’s doubles, Mandar and Ashish booked their place in the final with a commanding 6–1, 6–1 win over Jaydeep and Vivek. The Masters 120+ doubles semifinal featured a strong showing by father-son duo Shrikant Tambe and Amit Tambe, who defeated Chandiramani and Jeyavel 4–2, 4–2.

Ashutosh and Bipin advanced to the Masters 110+ doubles final after defeating Srinivas and Guruprasad 6–1, while Sagar and Ashok joined them with a 6–3 victory over Sachin and Kevin.

In the Masters 45+ singles category, defending champion Amit Tambe progressed to the final after a 6–1 win over Naveen Cardozo, while Mandar Wakankar secured his place with a 6–0 win earlier in the rounds.

The tournament, jointly organised by Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias and the Gadre Group in association with the Goa State Tennis Association (GSTA), has received a record 555 entries across the Masters and Open segments. Matches in the Open category will commence from January 26.

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Gauri Warriors Clinch Imperial T20 League 2025 Crown

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Panaji:
V Strikers Sports Club successfully organised the Imperial T20 League 2025, a leather-ball cricket tournament held from November 16 to December 21 at the Shri Shantadurga Devasthan ground, opposite Government College, Khandola. The tournament brought together competitive club sides from across Goa, highlighting the depth of talent at the grassroots level.

The tournament concluded in the presence of prominent dignitaries including Goa Cricket Association President Shri Mahesh Dessai, GCA Vice President Shri Paresh Phadte, Betki-Khandola Sarpanch Shri Dilip Naik, and V Strikers Sports Club President Shri Praviraj Haldankar. Shri Mahesh Dessai was felicitated for his consistent efforts and encouragement towards the development of cricket across Goa, particularly at the club and grassroots level.

In a thrilling final, Gauri Warriors emerged champions after defeating Shree Mahalasa Sanskrutik Mandal. Winning the toss, Gauri Warriors elected to bat first and posted a competitive total of 139 for 9 in their allotted 20 overs. Prajesh Parab anchored the innings with a steady 41 off 39 balls, while Ajay Phadte (24), Vishal Vernekar (18), and Hiru Naik (16) provided valuable support. For Shree Mahalasa, Ramanand Satarkar impressed with figures of 3 for 30, while Gauresh Sawant chipped in with 2 for 17.

Chasing 140, Shree Mahalasa Sanskrutik Mandal were bundled out for 101 in 17.5 overs, despite a fighting knock of 36 off 28 balls by Mohit Gaonkar. The highlight of the final was an extraordinary bowling performance by Avnish Gaonkar, who claimed 6 wickets for just 8 runs in 3.1 overs, dismantling the opposition batting line-up. He received excellent support from Utkarsh Gaonkar, who picked up 3 for 25.

Club De Sateri and Green Strikers finished as the semi-finalists of the tournament.

Individual Awards:

  • Player of the Final: Avnish Gaonkar
  • Player of the Tournament: Sanket Jotkar
  • Best Batsman: Chetan Bhosle
  • Best Bowler: Ramanand Satarkar
  • Best Fielder: Ramanand Satarkar
  • Emerging Player: Tanmay Talekar

The prize distribution ceremony was smoothly conducted by Sutrasanchalak Chetan Palkar. The organisers thanked the Goa Cricket Association, participating teams, officials, and supporters for their cooperation and reiterated their commitment to nurturing cricket at the grassroots level in Goa.