Sports

PANAJI: The 17th Goa State Masters Athletic Championship, organised by Goa Masters Athletic Association was held at Campal grounds, last Saturday.

MAPUSA: Dicarpale Sports Club, Salcete caused a major upset in the 5th Reira Group Soccer, organised by Saligao Sporting after they got the better of Calangute Association 6-4 via tie breaker at Saligao grounds, Monday.

PANAJI: “The ‘Need For Speed Autocross Challenge 2011’ which was held on January 22 and 23 at Mandopa in Navelim was not held as per FMSCI regulations,” stated Mr Asif Ahmed Shaikh, Chief Steward deputed by FMSCI for the event.

PANAJI: Ponda Swimmers bagged the rolling runners-up trophy in team event category with 4 gold, 15 silver and 18 bronze medals at the 1st all Goa Swimming Championships, organised by PYS Jain Ponda Swimmers at the Swimming Complex, Ponda. Mr Ravi Naik, Home Minister, was the chief guest while businessman Mr Lalit Jain was the guest of honour.

PANAJI: The Sports Authority of Goa (SAG) recently organised a one-day seminar for top Goan athletes at Don Bosco hall, Panaji.
Importance of Physical Fitness and Discipline in Sports, Treatment of Common Injuries in Athletics, Nutrition for Athletes and Role of Sports Psychology for Improved Sports Performance, were the topics covered at the seminar.

MARGAO: Ryuji Sueoka and Francis Fernandes found the target for Karim Bencherifa-coached side as Salgaocar SC registered their eighth win in the I-League scoring a facile 2-0 over JCT in their 10th round match played at Nehru Stadium, Fatorda here on Sunday.

PANAJI: In its 35th year of inception, Japan Karate Association of India (JKAI) is hosting its annual national training camp and national-level championships at Indoor stadium, Campal, here.