The Goa Football Development Council (GFDC) held its first council meeting on Thursday under the leadership of its newly appointed Chairman, Glenn Ticlo, marking a key step towards strengthening football development across the state with a focus on grassroots growth, infrastructure and professional capacity building
Tag: Sports Infrastructure
Goa Pushes Major Overhaul in Women’s Cricket, Eyes New Stadium in Three Years
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.
Goa Has Sporting Talent but Needs the Right Guidance and Support: Mandar Rao Dessai
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.
CM Dr. Pramod Sawant Inaugurates Sesa Goa-Sponsored Artificial Turf Ground at Amona
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.
India Approves Bid to Host 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad
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.
