Xaviers, Rosary triumph in Varsity Handball tourney

St. Xaviers College, Mapusa won the men's title and Rosary College, Navelim won the women's title in the Goa University inter collegiate Handball Championship played at Fatorda Sports Complex.

In the men's section: A fantastic combined team effort by St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa in the second half helped them defeat Rosary College, Navelim by 19-05 goals. At half time Xaviers were leading 5-4.

Sriram Kalangutkar, Johan Almeida and Elroy Pinto scored 3 goals each while Sebydas Gauncar and Ali Hydar Gundar scored 2 goals each for Rosary College.

In the Women section Rosary College, Navelim defeated St.Xavier’s College, Mapusa 04 - 03 via the tie- breaker. Both the team ended with two goals each at the end of regulation time. Kisny Carneiro in the goal for Rosary and Manjita Mathkar goalkeeper for Xaviers brought off numerous saves for their teams to keep the score low. The dead lock remained even after extra time. The issue was settled in the tie breaker where Rosary college won 2-1. Ayesha Alvares scored 2 goals for Navelim while Clara D’Souza 2 goals for St.Xavier’s.

Rev. Dr. Simao R. Diniz, Principal of Rosary College, Navelim was the Chief Guest for the Presentation Ceremony and awarded medals and trophies to the Winners and Runners-Up.

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