PANAJI
Amitav and Anup (Elite category) and Sandeep and Staley (Masters category) emerged as the champions at the 7th Dr Filipe Pinto Memorial All-Goa Table Tennis Tournament, held at Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias.
The tournament, organised by Kabir Pinto Makhija under the aegis of the Goa Table Tennis Association, concluded with thrilling matches and well-deserved victories for the winning pairs.
The finals and prize distribution ceremony were graced by chief guest Sanjana Prabhugaonker, a Goan swimmer with numerous accolades at state, national, and international levels, including her participation in the 11th Asian Aquatic Championship 2025 as part of Team India. Footballer Sahil Tavora, currently playing for FC Goa, was the guest of honour.
In addition to the tournament's top honours, Kabir Pinto Makhija took the opportunity to felicitate outstanding sportspersons, recognising Johnny Dsouza for his achievements in bodybuilding and Dinesh Heda for his excellence in running.
The event was also attended by Soraya Pinto Makhija, Dinesh Sinari (President - GVTTA), Gaurish Agni (Vice-President - GVTTA), Ratnadeep Shivani (Secretary - GVTTA), and Clyde Barreto (Joint Secretary - GVTTA).
