PANAJI
A strong 34-member athlete squad selected by the Goa Athletics Association is primed to represent the state at the upcoming 41st National Junior Athletics Championship, scheduled to be held at the prestigious Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The marquee national junior track and field event will run from October 23 to 27.
The state contingent will logistically depart from Goa on October 20 and is scheduled to return on October 29 following the conclusion of the five-day national meet.
To ensure optimal performance and guidance, the athletes will be accompanied by an experienced contingent of officials. The support staff includes Patrick Soares (Sports Authority of Goa Athletic Coach), Rashi Halarnkar (Coach), Auduth Sotorkar, and Manasi Kunkolkar, who will oversee the squad's requirements as the designated Team Manager.
Prior to their departure, the squad attended an official photo session where they received formal encouragement and best wishes from Shri Dinesh Pawar, Director of Administration for the Sports Authority of Goa (SAG).
The promotional event was also attended by key administrative pillars of the state's athletic body, including Selection Committee Chairman Dr. Sahadev Mandrekar and Sharendra Naik, Secretary of the Goa Athletics Association.
Goa's junior athletes will face fierce competition from across the country as they aim to build on their regional successes and secure national podium finishes in Chennai.
