MARGAO
Resilient Handballers clinched the title with a narrow 9–8 victory over Don Bosco Falcons in the final of the 1st All-Goa Senior Women’s Handball Tournament.
The tournament, organised by Nexus Sports Club, was held at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium recently.
In a high-voltage and closely contested final, Resilient Handballers held their nerve to edge past Don Bosco Falcons by a single goal margin.
Jeanne Claire Da Silva of the winning team was named Best Player, while her teammate Shenaiah Jane Baptista earned the Best Goalkeeper award.
The winners received a cash prize and trophy from chief guest Damu Naik.
The team was coached by Ameer Nadaf and Jeetendra Shirsath.
Resilient Handballers squad: Perpetual (captain), Valanky Dumashkar, Rasika Velip, Zara Cardozo, Jeanne Claire Da Silva, Shenaiah Jane Baptista, Liza D’Silva, Filda Endro, Carissa Rodrigues, Aralie Cardozo, Kecia Fernandes, Chrisha Soares, Ebbenie Rodrigues.
