From playing chess nationals at age 5 to overcoming financial hurdles and traveling alone for tournaments, Ilamparthy AR’s story is one of grit and brilliance. At just 16, he has now achieved the remarkable feat of becoming India’s 90th Grandmaster — a milestone that marks both passion and perseverance.
Goa’s young badminton sensation Amaira Dhumatker made the state proud by clinching double gold in the Under-11 and Under-13 Girls Singles categories at the Open Junior Badminton Tournament, presented by MACHAXI at Play9 Academy, Bengaluru, on October 26, 2025.
Amaira Dhumatker, just 9 years old, delivered a stellar performance at the All Goa State Major Badminton Ranking Tournament, securing the Gold in Under-13 Girls Doubles and Silver in Under-13 Girls Singles. The event was organized by Mapusa Shuttlers in association with GBA at Peddem, Mapusa from July 18–20, 2025.
In an impressive display of talent and skill, Amaira Dhumatker, an 8-year-old badminton prodigy from Goa, defeated Sreshta Nirvana Kalva from Telangana with a dominant 15-7, 15-12 scoreline at the Younex Sunrise All India Sub Junior Under 13 Ranking Tournament 2025. Amaira’s victory has made her one of the youngest rising stars in Indian badminton, promising a bright future for Goan sports.
Indian tennis icon Leander Paes will make a special appearance at the Baale BPS Open 2025 tennis tournament in Margao, Goa, on February 21, 2025.
