The Goa Cricket Association (GCA) has announced a sweeping reboot of women’s cricket in the state, introducing exclusive girls’ training centres and renewing its commitment to begin work on Goa’s long-awaited cricket stadium within the next three years.
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.
Dr. Pramod Sawant, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa, inaugurated a state-of-the-art artificial turf ground at Amona, sponsored by Vedanta Sesa Goa under its YouTheChange, YouThePower initiative. The ₹1 crore facility will promote sports, fitness, and youth empowerment in the region.
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has officially approved India’s bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with Ahmedabad named the proposed host city. The decision boosts India’s ambition to emerge as a global sporting hub.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has approved the construction of an 80,000-seat cricket stadium in Bengaluru’s Surya City, Bommasandra. Once completed, it will be India’s second-largest cricket stadium after the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
