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The Goan NetworkPublished Oct 28, 2015, 12:00 AM IST

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GFA 3rd Division League: Cross Boys v Cortalim Villagers, Chicalim;St Mathew’s SC v St Ana, Batim; St Anthony’s Assolda v Deao SC, Xeldem; Arlem Y Assn v Shiroda, Raia; Anjuna v Holiday, Candolim; Bastora v Goan Warriors, Duler; Friends XI v Sirsaim, Nachinola; Sai Avtaar v Dunes, Chapora; Uguem Rising v Sao Jose de Areal, Areal. Kick off 4pm.

U-20 Taca League: Churchill Bros v St Cruz C Cavelossim, Cansaulim, 4pm.

Varca Panchayat Cup soccer: Nuvem Sports Club v Sporting Club of Davorlim, Varca ground, 4.30 pm.

Sports ministry announces slew of athlete-friendly measures

The Goan Network

Published Oct 28, 2015, 12:00 AM IST

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PTINew DelhiA substantially increased allocation for national championships, enhanced salaries for chief coaches besides air travel, medical and accidental insurance for athletes were among a slew of steps taken as part of the revision done to assist National Sports Federations.The previous government before leaving power, had cut the NSF grant to a flat Rs 2 lakh for senior, junior and sub-junior nationals from Rs 2 lakh, Rs 4 lakh and Rs 6 lakh respectively. As part of the…