PANAJI
St Joseph Vaz College, Cortalim, won the Goa University Inter-Collegiate Cycling Men’s Championship 2026-27 organised by Rosary College of Commerce and Arts, Navelim, recently.
Sant Sohirobanath Ambiye Government College of Arts and Commerce, Pernem, finished runners-up, while Rosary College of Commerce and Arts, Navelim, secured third place.
The championship saw over 90 participants from colleges across Goa compete in a 35-kilometre cycling race.
St Joseph Vaz College completed a hat-trick of championship titles. The college has finished on the podium in each of the last five editions, winning three titles and securing third place twice.
In the individual competition, Bhavesh Naik of St Joseph Vaz College won the gold medal. Yash Kerkar of Sant Sohirobanath Ambiye Government College of Arts and Commerce, Pernem, claimed silver, while Harsh Vaigankar of Agnel Institute, Assagao, took bronze.
Dr Elroy Pinto of St Joseph Vaz College expressed pride in the achievement, highlighting the significance of the victory for an institution with a relatively small student population.
RESULTS
Overall championship: 1. St Joseph Vaz College, Cortalim, 2. SSA Government College, Pernem, 3. Rosary College, Navelim; Individual championship: Gold: Bhavesh Naik (St Joseph Vaz College, Cortalim), Silver: Yash Kerkar (SSA Government College, Pernem), Bronze: Harsh Vaigankar (Agnel Institute, Assagao)
