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Top seed Ishaan Colaso claimed the U11 Boys title with a confident 3-1 win over second seed Ashank Dalvi (11-7, 3-11, 11-7, 11-8), while in the Girls U11 final, top seed Anaya Shukla outclassed rival Shaurya Dessai 3-0 (11-5, 11-2, 11-6), asserting her dominance with consistent attacking play. The U13 Boys final saw Goa’s in-form youngster Ruhaan Shaikh cruise past Yug Prabhu 3-0 (11-7, 11-8, 11-8), combining pace and placement with controlled aggression.
In a thrilling Girls U13 final, third seed Tisha Shaikh staged a brilliant comeback from two games down to defeat Aarna Lotlikar 3-2 (6-11, 7-11, 11-9, 11-5, 11-7), showcasing grit and tactical flair. Chandan Caro, the top seed in Boys U15 and a national ranking gold medalist, was in sublime form as he powered past Ruhaan Shaikh 3-0 (11-4, 11-2, 12-10), maintaining his calm under pressure during a tight third game to seal the title.
Top seed Ishita Colaso capped off a dominant tournament run by clinching the Girls U15 crown with a convincing 3-0 victory over second seed Aarna Lotlikar (11-4, 11-8, 11-5), displaying excellent control and counter-play throughout. The 7th Mangeshi All Goa Major Ranking Table Tennis Tournament, hosted at V.D. & S.V. Wagle High School, was organised by the Mangirish Vidyadayini Samstha in association with the Wagle High School Diamond Jubilee Celebration Committee, and held in aegis with the Goa Table Tennis Association, serving as a flagship event during the school’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
