PANAJI
Don Bosco Sports Academy Fatorda Girls and Loyola Ignitors Margao Boys emerged as champions at the Goa State Sub Junior Basketball Championships 2025, held at the Manohar Parrikar Indoor Stadium, Navelim.
In the girls’ final, DBSA Fatorda proved too strong for DBO Panjim, clinching a 33-20 victory in a commanding performance from start to finish. Natalie Fernandes was unstoppable under the basket, netting 25 points and deservingly earning the MVP award of the finals, while Shukla top scored for DBO Panjim with 12 points. In the boys’ final, Loyola Ignitors Margao displayed complete dominance over DBO Panjim, registering a 55-17 triumph. Nash was the star performer, dropping 30 points to seal the win, while Bronwyn fought valiantly for Panjim with 12 points.
The championships, organized by Don Bosco Sports Academy Fatorda in association with the Goa Basketball Association and the Sports Authority of Goa from August 22–24, served as the official selection trials for Goa’s state teams that will represent the state at the 50th Sub Junior National Basketball Championship in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, from October 4–10, 2025.
The finals were graced by dignitaries from the basketball fraternity, including Sonali Raut Desai, Luis Gomes, Fr. Willy, Fr. Leo, former GBA President Fr. Ralin Dsouza, Fr. Jimmy from Loyola High School, and Organising Secretary Royston Costa, who also delivered the vote of thanks.
