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Rosary College Navelim, lifted the Xavier’s Gold Cup with pride after defeating hosts St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa 7-5 via tiebreaker at St. Xavier’s College ground on Thursday.

Rosary’s feat is commendable considering that they were playing in their opponents den and in front of a hundreds of St. Xavier’s supporters. At the same time, St. Xavier’s too put up an impressive performance despite of playing with their second string players. Keeping an eye on the preparations for the Goa University tournament, St. Xavier’s coach Fausto Lobo preferred resting his star players to make way for his second team players to prove their worth.

Nevertheless, the match had all the elements of a perfect entertaining final. The score read 2-2 at the end of regulation time.

Rosary were the ones to grab the lead first. In the stoppage time of the first half, playmaker Clencio Pinto neatly struck the ball from a considerable distance to beat St. Xavier’s keeper Agnelo.

Changing ends, St. Xavier’s looked like a transformed side. The home team created as series of attacks at the rival citadel. Ultimately it was the brilliance of Lesten Martins that not only brought St. Xavier’s on levelled terms but also gave them a 2-1 lead. The midfielder first intelligently headed home Samson Cardoz’s long floater in the 63^rd minute and later converted clinically from a 30-yard free kick in the 76^th minute.

From then on St. Xavier’s seemed to be in total control. However, the youngsters gathered unnecessary pressure towards the dying stages. St. Xavier’s striker Shubham Dessai picked up a red card after a dangerous tackle on Rosary’s Razor Braganza.

With one man down and just a few seconds remaining for the final whistle, St. Xavier’s conceded a goal. Rosary defender Ronald Dias scored the precious equalizer to silence the crowd 2-2.

In the resultant tiebreaker, Rosary held their nerves to walk home victorious. Chief guest Mr. Francis D’Souza, Minister for Urban Development presented the trophies to the winning team. “In such ground conditions I feel you played the best. But there should be discipline. Red card at inter-college level is not acceptable,” Mr. D’Souza said in his address to both the finalists. Guest of honour Mr. Michael Lobo, MLA of Calangute constituency and St. Xavier’s College principal Dr. (Fr.) Walter de Sa were present among other college staff members.

Individual prizes were awarded to the following:

Best defender: Samson Cardoz (St. Xavier’s)

Best forward: Nigel Falcao (Rosary)

Best midfielder: Jason Pereira (Rosary)

Best goalkeeper: Agnelo (St. Xavier’s)

Man of the final: Razor Braganza (Rosary) and Lesten Martins (St. Xavier’s)

 

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Pics Courtesy: Rohan Da Costa

Hosts St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa set up a final clash against Rosary College, Navelim in the Xavier’s Gold Cup inter-college football tournament at St. Xavier’s College ground.

In the first semi-final played on Wednesday, St. Xavier’s defeated Dhempe College by a 2-0 margin. Both the goals came in the second session of play.

Although midfield and frontline played well, St. Xavier’s had to rely on their defenders to get the goals.

Stopper back Samsung Cardoz gave the home side the lead in the 52^nd minute after scoring from close quarters. Wing back Jovito Fernandes scored the second goal for St. Xavier’s in the 65^th minute from a one on one situation with the rival keeper.

In the second semis, Rosary College scored a narrow 1-0 win over Damodar College, Margao. The all important goal came in the first half when Stephen Pereira’s rasping long ranger made its way into the Damodar nets.

After clinching the Chowgule Golden Jubilee Cup, St. Xavier's College continue to dominate as they made it to the semi-final of their own Xavier’s Gold Cup. Rosary College also joined the hosts in the semi-final line-up. The matches were played at St. Xavier's College ground on Tuesday.

In the first match of the day, St. Xavier’s defeated Fr. Agnel College, Pilar 4-2 via tiebreaker. The teams failed to break the deadlock within the regulation time.

Although St. Xavier’s played a beautiful game, their scoring options were squandered by Shubham Dessai on a couple of occasions. In the resultant tiebreaker St. Xavier’s found the nets through Mawrick Almeida, Jovito Fernandes, Lesten Martins and Shane Temudo while Reenoy and Clive were the scorers for Fr. Agnel

In the next quarter-final, Rosary College got the better of Chowgule College by a 3-0 margin. The winners led 1-0 at half time, courtesy an early strike from Bitu Singh.

Crossing over, Rosary pumped in two more goals through Stephen Pereira and Clencio Pinto.

In the semis, Rosary College will face Damodar College, Margao while St. Xavier’s will play host to Dhempe College, Miramar.

St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa laid their hands on the glittering Chowgule Golden Jubilee Cup after defeating Don Bosco College, Panjim 1-0 in the final played at Chowgule college ground on Monday.

The all important goal came in the dying moments of the match. St. Xavier’s striker Synter Pereira was anxiously waiting to latch onto Edberg Sequeira’s cross. However a Don Bosco defender intercepted in between to do the needful.

The Mapusa side enjoyed more ball possession but their classy moved, somehow, could not be transferred into goals.

Gopal Shirodkar and Edberg played a key role for Xavier’s in the final. Both the midfielders ensured that the side played like a well oiled unit. Similarly their defence marshalled by Shane Temudo made no errors in the task allotted to them.

This triumph makes St. Xavier’s the favourites for the Xavier’s Gold Cup which is played at their own den. It also gives the Xavierites a psychological advantage for the Goa University tournament which is expected to commence soon.

St. Xavier’s coach Fausto Lobo certainly needs a special mention. The player-friendly coach has managed to get the best out of the boys even if he had a weaker squad to work with. “I am extremely happy with their performance. Everyone is working hard and that is important. The journey is not over yet. In fact it’s just begun. Our eyes are set on the university tournament,” said the jubilant coach.

Following were individual prizes awarded:

Tiger of the tournament: Micky Vaz (Government College, Pernem)

Man of the final: Alber Gonsalves (St. Xavier’s)

Best striker: Snyter Pereira (St. Xavier’s)

Best Goalkeeper: Soma Korgaonkar (Don Bosco)

Best midfielder: Joel (Don Bosco)

Here are a few captured moments of the prize distribution function

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Pictures Courtesy: Mr. Caje Pinto

Rosary College, Navelim won the Power Lifting Championship organised by Goa University at Indoor Stadium Campal. D.M’s College, Assagao claimed the Runners up position.

Aniket Kerkar of D.M’s college, Assagao was declared the Strongest Man of Goa University.

Upto 52 kgs

1. Tushar Naik – Salgaocar Law, Miramar

2. Stenzil Souza - DM’s, Assagao

3. Tushar Chodankar – DM’s. Assagao

Upto 56kgs

1. Aniket Kerkar – DM’s, Assagao

2. Suthil Naik – C.E.S., Cuncolim

3. Melvin D’Souza - DM’s, Assagao

Upto 60 Kgs

1. Ashish Shirodkar – Damodar, Margao

2. Salil Korgaonkar – Govt. College, Pernem

3. Elroy Luis - Govt. College, Quepem

Upto 67.5 Kgs

1. Ashish Naik – P.E.S., Farmagudi

2. Rahul Virdikar – Rosary, Navelim

3. Max Dias – Fr. Agnel, Pilar

Upto 75 Kgs

1. Rohit Chodankar - DM’s, Assagao

2. Bhushan Verekar – Salgaocar, Miramar

3. Atish Sawant – Dhempe, Miramar

Upto 83.5 Kgs

1. Avlon Fernandes – Rosary, Navelim

2. Tukaram Chaodanlar – G.E.C., Farmagudi

3. Amey Bandodkar – P.C.C.E., Verna

Upto 90 Kgs

1. Lavu Govekar – Dhempe, Miramar

2. Basilio Pereira – St. Xaviers, Mapusa

3. Maditera Devaiah – Rosary, Navelim

Upto 100Kgs

1. Atish Kantak – P.C.C.E., Verna

2. Navid Azimi - St. Xaviers, Mapusa

3. Ajinkya Phadte – Govt. College, Sanquelim

Upto 110 Kgs

1. Rolfan Fernandes - Rosary, Navelim

2. Hirba Rane – Salgaocar, Miramar

3. Jayant Satodkar - Govt. College, Sanquelim

Above 110 Kgs

1. Charlton Almeida - Rosary, Navelim

2. Sayel Lingudkar – D.M.’s, Assagao

3. Parab Rohan – Govt. College, Pernem

 

Hosts St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa scored a facile 2-0 win over Don Bosco College, Panjim to move into the quarter-final of the Xavier’s Gold Cup inter-college football tournament played at St. Xavier’s College ground on Thursday.

The winners scored a goal in each session of play. Xavier's rested most of their first team players in view of the other upcoming challenging matches. Nevertheless, the performance of the team was not affected.

In the initial stages of the match, play was mostly restricted to the midfield. In the 28^th minute, St. Xavier’s took the lead through Shane Temudo who converted from the penalty spot after striker Valson Colaco was brought down by a rival defender inside the 18-yard box.

In the second half, Valson again made a dangerous run inside the rival box how the forward's attempt missed the target by a whisker.

The hosts finally struck the second goal in the stoppage time through Darel Fernandes. Lesten Martins corner was well headed by Samsung before Darel nodded home from close range.

Don Bosco did give the home team a couple of threats through man-of-the-match Soma Korgaonkar, but the hard working player lacked sufficient support from his teammates.

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Xavier’s Gold Cup inter-college football tournament kicked-off on Tuesday at St. Xavier’s College ground, Mapusa. Dhempe College, Miramar defeated Government College, Quepem 7-6 via tiebreaker in the inaugural match.

The opening match of the tournament proved to be a well contested affair with either side exhibiting a beautiful brand of football. The teams were locked 1-1 at full time.

Government College had the first look at the rival goal when playmaker Micky Vas’ 40-yard free kick was kept at bay by the Dhempe goalkeeper. Nevertheless Micky’s hard work paid dividends in the 10^th minute when he neatly chipped the ball into the rival nets from 25-yards.

In the first half, Dhempe never really made any convincing moves except for Myron Fernandes’ deadly runs upfront.

Crossing ends, fortunes switched as Dhempe started to enjoy more of the ball. Just four minutes into the second session the Miramar side found the equalizer. Myron made a dangerous run on the right flank before feeding Francisco on a platter. The latter fumbled yet managed to send the ball home 1-1.

Pressure kept mounting at both ends as the match progressed towards its closure. At the end of regulation time the teams remained levelled at 1-1.

In the resultant tiebreaker Dhempe scored through Gauresh Dias, Raymond Rodrigues, Minesh Kunkolkar, Jerson Pereira, Rohit Ramdan and Dayesh while Micky, Briton Faria, Jelies Gracias, Anthony Fernandes and Allan Carvalho netted for the Quepem side.

Myron Fernandes of Dhempe was adjudged as the man of the match.

Prior to the match, the teams were introduced to the chief guest Rev. Dr. Walter De Sa, Principal of St. Xavier’s College. Fr. Walter inaugurated the tournament which is being organized as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the college. Vice principals Mr. Herwin Furtado and Mrs. Ursula Barreto also graced the occasion.

Government Engineering College, Farmagudi won the Inter Collegiate Chess Championship organized by Goa University, held at the Jubilee Hall, Goa University Taleigao Plateau.

Padre Conceicao College of Engineering, Verna claimed the Runners Up position while Salgaocar Law College, Miramar claimed the third position.

G.E.C. was represented by Sampada Barve, Twinkle Kambli, Abhishek Shivathaya, Mohinish Naik, Diksha Chavan and Amogh Kamalkar.

P.C.C.E. was represented by Umang Kaisary, Umesh Pednekar, Eldridge Gomes, Hemant Gaude, Clarence DeMello. Prof. N. Mekoth, Dean of Management Studies was the Chief Guest for the Presentation Ceremony.

Vijay Kumar made way into the hearts of Indian fans with his silver medal winning performance at the ongoing London Olympics. The Indian Army man finished second in the 25m rapid fire pistol event.

Arguably, Vijay ended up with a medal because of the training providing to him at the army. But today, Vijay strongly feels like quitting the army. Why? The Times of India reports:

London Olympic silver-medallist shooter Vijay Kumar on Monday said that he wants to leave Indian Army as he has not been given a single promotion in last six years despite good performances at the national and international levels.

Unheralded Vijay, who is a subedar with 16 Dogra Regiment, provided the silver lining for India in London Games last week, clinching the second place in the 25m rapid fire pistol event.

"Indian army helped me in shooting by giving me coaching facilities and providing me with pistol and ammunition but I need money for my daily needs," said Vijay.

"Since 2006 I won many national and international medals that includes 2010 Commonwealth Games' three gold and one silver medal. But I have not been recommended by my seniors. I have not given any promotion or honorary award or any other kind of facility," he added.

Six-time national champion, Vijay had won two silver at ISSF's World Cup. And though he missed out on a medal in rapid fire event at Guangzhou Asiad, he won two bronze in air pistol and center fire pistol. He also won a gold at Doha Asian Games.

"I have been continuously performing well in shooting, but I have not given any reward. I am still a subedar," complained Vijay.

Asked if he has written to his seniors about this, Vijay said, "Nothing is given in written. It is done automatically. If somebody is performing well, he is recommended by seniors."

Himachal Pradesh government has announced Rs 1 crore for Vijay but he is not satisfied with it as he is not been given any state awards so far.

"After 2010 CWG, Haryana, Punjab and other states gave promotion to their players but I have not received any award from my state where Parshuram and Himachal Gaurav award is given to those players who perform well at national and international level," he said.

The Indian Army, on its part, said it may consdider giving Vijay promotion.

The Army also said that it will felicitate the shooter with some cash award once he is back from London.

Rosary College, Navelim won the men and women Judo Championships, organized by Goa University. Government college Sanquelim won the runners up title in both the section. The Best Judoka, women was awarded to Ms. Drohini Gaude from Govt. college Khandola and Best Judoka men was awarded to Mr. Datta Hinde from Govt. college, Sanquelim.
Dr. Manish Gaunekar, Medical Officer, Govt.Health Centre, Panaji was the Chief Guest and presented medals and trophies to the winners.

Results :Women
Weight Category : 44 kgs
Hema Gaude (P.E. S., Farmagudi) - Gold medal
Nora Dias (Rosary, Navelim ) – Silver medal
Vealia Mendes (Govt. C. Borda) – Bronze medal
Lavisha Kuttikar (Govt. C. Khandola) – Bronze medal

Weight Category : 48 Kgs
Ivina Miranda ( Kare law, Margao) – Gold medal
Shaila Padwalkar (Govt. C. Sanquelim) - Silver medal
Tejasvi Gaunekar ( Nursing Institute, Bambolim) – Bronze medal
Velegiel Paes ( Rosary, Navelim) – Bronze medal

Weight Category : 52Kgs
Brenda D’sa (St. Xaviers, Mapusa) – Gold medal
Sharlene Fernandes ( Rosary, Navelim) – Silver medal
Shirin Noronha ( Rosary, Navelim) – Bronze medal
Sonam Dalvi ( Govt. C. Khandola) – Bronze medal
Weight Category : 57Kgs
Anisha Rodrigues ( Rosary, Navelim) – Gold medal
Shantipriya Pednekar (Govt. C. Sanquelim) – Silver medal
Sobin Gupta ( Govt. C. Sanquelim) – Bronze medal
Trupti Shirke ( Govt. C. Khandola) - Bronze medal

Weight Category : 63 Kgs
Drohini Gaude ( Govt. c. Khandola) – Gold medal
Shanjia Gracias ( Rosary, Navelim) – Silver medal
Natasha Rodrigues ( Caculo, Mapusa) – Bronze medal
Swella Andrade ( Rosary, Navelim) – Bronze medal

Weight Category: 70Kgs
Snusha Gawas ( Govt. C. Sanquelim) – Gold medal
Kenisha Menezes ( Damodar, Margao) – Silver medal
Meloiza Silveria ( Govt. C. Khandola) – Bronze medal
Kusum Vishwakaram ( Govt. C. Khandola) – Bronze medal

Weight Category : 78 Kgs
Sameen Shaikh (Rosary, Navelim) – Gold medal
Brinsee Antao ( Rosary, Navelim) – Silver medal
Gayatri Sane ( Govt. c. Sanquelim) – Bronze medal
Janice Ferrnandes ( Salgaocar, Miramar ) – Bronze medal

Results: Men
Weight Category: 56kgs
Mayur Kolekar (Damodar, Margao) – Gold medal
Surendra Hinde ( Zanyte, Bicholim) – Silver medal
Akshay Naik ( P.E.S., Farmagudi) – Bronze medal
Silverster Cotta ( Rosary, Navelim) – Bronze medal

Weight Category: 60kgs
Datta Hinde ( Govt. C. Sanquelim) – Gold medal
Appasaheb Rane ( Govt. C. Sanquelim ) – Silver medal
Roger Dias ( Rosary, Navelim) – Bronze medal
Rayan Pereira ( Damodar, Margao) – Bronze medal

Weight Category: 66kgs
Sainath Kuttikar ( Rosary, Navelim) – Gold medal
Arjun Nagvekar ( Caculo, Mapusa) – Silver medal
Montek Dias ( Govt. C. Borda) – Bronze medal
Nilesh Joshi ( Govt. C. Sanquelim) – Bronze medal

Weight Category: 73kgs
Ashish Verma ( St. Xaviers, Mapusa) – Gold medal
Ayush Singh ( Chowgule, Margao) – Silver medal
Anson Fernandes ( Rosary, Navelim) – Bronze medal
Sushant Vaigankar ( Govt. C. Khandola) – Bronze medal


Weight Category: 81kgs
Saiprasad Naik ( Rosary, Navelim) – Gold medal
Aislon Fernandes ( Govt. C. Borda) – Silver medal
Vinayak Dessai ( P.E.S.,Farmagudi) – Bronze medal
Lindasay Lobo ( Rosary,Navelim) – Bronze medal

Weight Category: 90kgs
Siddharth Gaude (GVM’s, Ponda) – Gold medal
Maditora Devaiah ( Rosary, Navelim) – Silver medal
Avlon Fernandes ( Rosary, Navelim) - Bronze medal
John C. D’Souza ( Govt. C. Quepem) – Bronze medal

Weight Category: 100kgs
Atish Kantak ( PCCE, Verna) – Gold medal
Chariston Pereira ( Govt. C.Khandola) – Silver medal
Nagesh Karpani ( Chowgule, Margao) – Bronze medal
Kasarani Nishad ( Caculo, Mapusa) – Bronze medal

Weight Category: Open
Gautam Mudgal ( Salgaocar, Miramar) – Gold medal
Hirba R. Rane ( Salgaocar, Miramar) – Silver medal
Gauraav PhalDessai ( Damodar, Margao) – Bronze medal