Rachel wins silver at Al Wasl Swimming Championship in Dubai

THE GOAN NETWORKPublished Feb 18, 2026, 12:14 AM IST

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Rachel wins silver at Al Wasl Swimming Championship in Dubai

PANAJI: Ten-year-old Rachel Jasmina Dias, originally from Margao, and currently based in Dubai, delivered an impressive performance at the prestigious Al Wasl Swimming Championship, clinching the silver medal in the 50-metre backstroke event. She participated in five competitive events during the championship ” 50m and 100m backstroke, 50m and 100m freestyle, and the 50m butterfly, demonstrating her versatility across multiple swimming strokes.

Goa University to hold Pencak Silat trials on Feb 18

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Published Feb 18, 2026, 12:13 AM IST

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PANAJIGoa University will conduct pre-screening selection trials for its Pencak Silat Men’s team on February 18, as part of preparations for the AIU All India Inter-University Championship 2025-26.The university team is scheduled to participate in the All India Pencak Silat (Men) Inter-University Championship to be held at Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, from March 9 to 13.According to a notification issued by the Sports Section, the pre-screening trials will be held…