PANAJI
Government College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Khandola won the Inter Collegiate Tennikoit Championship for women organised by Goa University at Silver Jubilee hall, University Campus, Taleigao Plateau on Saturday.
Government College, Khandola defeated Government College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Quepem 2-0 in the finals. In the first singles, Alpita Khedekar of Government College, Khandola defeated Sweta Gaonkar of Government College, Quepem in straight sets 21-5, 21-11. In the second singles, Kalpita Velkaskar of Government College, Khandola defeated Doley Fernandes of Government College, Quepem 21-11, 21-5.
Josyln D’Souza, College Director of Physical Education and Sports, St Xavier’s College, Mapusa was the chief Guest for the presentation ceremony. She presented trophies and medals to the winners and runners-ups.
Earlier in the semifinals, Government College, Khandola defeated Government College, Pernem 2-0 and Government College, Quepem defeated St Xavier’s College, Mapusa 2-0. In total, 36 teams participated in the three-day tennikoit championship.
Teams - Government College, Khandola: Alpita Khedekar, Kalpita Velkaskar, Tanaya Gaude and Tatiksha Gaude; Government College, Quepem: Sweta Gaunkar, Doley Fernandes, Chaya Patil and Ankita Gaonkar.
