PANAJI
Goa Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) and Sports Authority of Goa (SAG) entered the final of the inaugural Inter Govt Bodies Autonomous Football Tournament organised by SAG at Atal Stadium, Cujira, Santa Cruz, on Thursday. GIDC defeated Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) 4-0 in the first semi-final, while SAG recorded an identical 4-0 victory over Info Tech Corporation of Goa in the other semi-final. The final will be played at the same venue on Friday, October 9.
Former footballer Santana Furtado dies at 62
MARGAO: Former Don Bosco Oratory and Anderson Marine footballer Santana Furtado died on Thursday. He was 62. Furtado is survived by his wife, Mariana Fernandes, and children Hansulum Furtado and Twinkle Furtado. “Sad news. May Santana’s soul rest in peace. Condolences to Hansulum and other bereaved family members,” said Anthony Pango.
Goa University picks chess team
PANAJI: Goa University has selected its women’s chess team for the AIU West Zone Inter-University Chess Tournament 2026-27, scheduled to be held at Shri Jagdishprasad Jhabarmal Tibrewala University in Chudela, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, from October 12 to 16. The team comprises Gunjal Chopdekar, Sanvi Naik Gaonkar, Netra Savaikar, Nidhi Gaude and Shweta Sahakari.
The university organised a kit distribution and farewell function for the team at its Sports Section on Thursday. University Assistant Director of Physical Education and Sports Balachandra Jadar and Assistant Sports Officer Chinmay Jalmi were present at the function, along with team coach-cum-manager Dorathy Alphonso.
