Goan Reporter News: Indian professional windsurfer Katya Coelho speaks on the 37th National Games 2023 Goa.

All’s well that begins well says ACOLOP President Alex Vong

20-01-2014 …. :All’s well that begins well, according to Alex Vong president of the ACOLOP, who has credited the LUGOC, Goa government and the Goa Olympic Association for making the Lusofonia Games happen, despite adversities.

Vong addressed a press conference at the Dr. Shyam Prasad Mukherjee stadium at the Goa University, where he described the grand Opening Ceremony as “fantastic” thanking all the stakeholders for putting together the amazing show.

“I would like to thank the Government of Goa, Organizing Committee and Goa Olympic Association for their successful opening last night as it was fantastic. I am looking forward to further success,” Vong stated.

Patting the Lusofonia Games 2014 stakeholders, Vong said: “After the Games were postponed from November to December, due to certain difficulties of their own, the members in the NOC have tried their very best to take part in the games and support the ACOLOP in Lusofonia Games. All the members support Lusofonia games and Goa Olympics Association.”

As per Vong, the Lusofonia Games are all about Unity in Diversity, where all Lusofone members across countries and continents come together to make the global event successful.

Asked to compare the Lusofonia Games 2014 with the earlier two editions of the event in Macau and Lisbon, Vong said, it was not an easy thing to do.

“It is very difficult to compare because each of the editions of the Lusofonia Games is held in a different country and they have their respective culture. We do not believe that it is fair to compare, and we have received positive comments from all the members of the NOC.

Even though we encountered a number of difficulties, finally we, particularly through the efforts of the organisers, have come to this stage and we have the games inaugurated,” he said.

The Lusofonia Games 2014 got off to a scintillating start to jam-packed crowds at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru stadium at Fatorda, in Goa.

Goan Reporter: Margao Sports Club Enter Semifinals of Late Antonio Colaco Memorial Tournament

Margao Sports Club advanced to the semifinals of the 1st Late Antonio Colaco Memorial Football Tournament, organised by Mandopa Sports Club, by defeating Sporting Club of Davorlim 6-5 via the tiebreaker at Rosary Church Ground, Navelim, on Friday.
Rahul Sharma opened the scoring for Margao in the 14th minute, while William Niasso equalised for Davorlim in the 55th minute, leading to a 1-1 draw at full time.
In the decisive penalty shootout, Margao Sports Club proved to be the better shooters and clinched the victory. William Niasso of Sporting Club of Davorlim was named Man of the Match for his outstanding performance.

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR YOUTH AWARDS 2014-15

Panaji: July 28, 2015  ….. The Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs, invites applications through the Voluntary organizations/Educational Institutions/NGOs from the deserving and eligible Youth’s /Voluntary Youth Organizations, undertaking Voluntary Services for the Welfare of the Youth and backward communities for the presentation of the State Youth Award 2014-15.

 The applications duly filled with Bio Data, Credentials, Certificate of achievements in Youth work etc.  should be submitted, in person to the office of the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs, Campal, Panaji on or before   August 17, 2015 by 5.00 p.m. latest.

 The rules and conditions for eligibility inclusive of the specimen of the application form have been uploaded on the official website of the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs www.dsya.goa.gov.in. Interested youth may download the same or alternatively, a hard copy of the specimen of the application could also be obtained from the Youth Section of the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs at Campal, Panaji-Goa during office hours on any working day.

 Application received after due date will be not entertained.

SHORT TERM LOAN SCHEME FOR EDUCATION, BUSINESS AND MEDICAL PURPOSE NOTIFIED

Panaji, June 30, 2018 … Goa State Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation Limited (GSSTFDCL) has notified Short Term Loan scheme for Education, Business and Medical purpose. Under this Scheme the Financial support upto Rs. 1,00,000/-. (Rupees One Lakh only) at the rate of 2% with a repayment period of 10 months is provided to any individual / student belonging to Scheduled Tribes Community as an advance to meet the Financial requirement urgently for the purpose of Education, Business and Medical.

          With the implementation of this scheme difficulties faced by the ST community in arranging funds required  to fulfill educational needs of their wards or fulfilling their health and business needs will be solved.

          The Goa State Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation Limited is incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956 with an avowed objective to bring about Educational, Economic and Social Development of the S.T. community in the state of Goa.

          The corporation is presently implementing two loan schemes such as Ashraya Adhar Scheme and Self Employment Scheme. Under Ashraya Adhar Scheme  upto Rs. 2,00,000/- is advanced as financial support in the form of loan @ 2% with repayment period of 10 years for repair / reconstruction of the existing house.

          Under Self Employment Scheme Loan upto Rs. 10 Lakhs is provided to unemployed ST member to undertake any self employment activity and loans upto Rs. 15 lakhs is provided to the Association / Society / Partnership / Self Help Groups (SHG) / Companies formed exclusively by the member of Scheduled Tribes Community at the rate of 4% with repayment period of 10 years.

Goan Reporter News: GFA U-17 Division 1: Guardian Angel SC & South Goa United End in Goalless Draw

Goan Reporter News: SCC Loutolim Reach UCT Trophy Semifinals with 7-6 Tiebreaker Win Over Ambaulim

Goan Reporter: Sporting Club Davorlim Edge Past St. Anthony Colva in Penalty Shootout to Enter St. Rocks Super Soccer Quarterfinals

Sporting Club Davorlim defeated St. Anthony Colva 4-2 via a tiebreaker to advance to the quarterfinals of the 33rd St. Rocks Super Soccer tournament, organised by St. Rock Youth Club Calata Majorda, at the Majorda ground on Saturday. The match ended in a 1-1 draw at full time. Calsburn Fernandes gave Colva the lead in the 40th minute, while Alent Colaco equalised for Davorlim in the 56th minute. In the decisive penalty shootout, Davorlim converted through Milton Colaco, Aeron Figueredo, and Prince Figueredo. For Colva, only Kabir Khan found the net. Melchior Miranda of Sporting Club Davorlim was named Man of the Match and received the award from Rocky D’Silva.

Swedish coach Johan Kalin conducts talk on grass roots football

“As many possible, as much as possible, as good as possible,” was the message sent out by Swedish coach Johan Kalin, addressing the BPEd students of Don Bosco with a special grass roots football talk highlighting the Swedish model, at Don Bosco School, on Tuesday.

The seminar was organised by Sporting Clube de Goa in association with the BPEd college. Elaborating further he said that the Swedish Model encourages as many youngsters as possible to take to the game of football at a young age regardless of their ability or background.

The next stage is to allow the participants to play as much as possible. “If a child can commit to three sessions a week that’s good, but if a youngster can only play once a week that’s o.k. as well,” stated the UEFA “A” licence diploma holder Johan. Johan further enlightened that it is up to the coach to think like the age of the player he is coaching and set appropriate goals in order to make the ward as good as possible.

Johan highlighted the work he routinely carries out for the Swedish FA in his region of the country, with courses regularly organised teaching leadership skills, game intelligence, technique and physical aspects along with goalkeeping. He also is a Uefa instructor conducting Uefa “B” level courses. The Swedish model concentrates on using football as a tool not only for teaching football skills but also stresses on character building. “Most of the young players know how challenging it is to make it to the top and so it is important to have a well-rounded personality with interest in studies as well,” remarked the 35 year old Johan.

Former women’s Swedish footballer Susann Jatkin also spoke on the occasion about the healthy state of women’s football in Sweden and that girl’s are encouraged just as much as boys take up the game and enjoy it in a fun environment. Johan concluded the session, by explaining that along with the FA, the government plays a big role in soccer success. But he believes it is the parents who play the biggest role as it is their perseverance and hours sacrificed taking their children to practice and also doubling up as community coaching volunteers which gives a youth development a huge boost.

The students of the college had many relevant questions to ask Johan and Susann and were thoroughly pleased with the interactive discussion.

BPEd principal Dr. Marie Raj was the chief guest and Fr. Wilred was the guest of honour.

Cooperation and support from all during Christmas and NY celebration in Goa hailed by Ajgaonkar: Goa all set  for festival tourism in coming weeks

Panjim,  Jan 3: The Hon’ble Minister for Tourism, Mr. Manohar Ajgaonkar  today thanked Goa Chief Minister, Mr. Manohar Parrikar,  the Home  Department, Goa Police, all tourism stakeholders and  goenkars for successfully managing the peak  tourist inflow during Christmas and  New Year celebrations  in Goa.

In a statement issued today,  Mr. Ajgaonkar has  congratulated the entire administrative set up in the state,  law enforcing agencies and  the local Goans  for  extending  full co-operation  during the  peak time of the tourist season  in Goa and  to all tourism stakeholders for extending  their support,   warmth and hospitality to the visiting tourists.

Mr. Ajgaonkar said, “It is proven  that Goa is known for its hospitality and this time we have  shown  it once again to the world and  nation  that Goa is a safe destination for tourists and  that the State and  the  government under Mr. Parrikar  has ensured smooth and peaceful celebrations  of Christmas and New Year.”

Mr. Ajgaonkar further said that he is confident that statistically the inflow of tourists to Goa  has increased and  that would be  on record with the Department  of Tourism  in a few weeks from  now.

Mr. Ajgaonkar said that  in the next couple of weeks and months, Goa will be  geared up for  organizing its annual festivals like Carnaval, Shigmo,  Food and Cultural festival and  tourists should not  miss the opportunity of  making advance bookings and  participating  in  the State’s heritage and cultural diversity.

He added that the government  is also working overtime to  provide basic tourist facilities across the state so that tourists can feel  more comfortable.

He also  reiterated that  as the tourist season  will continue till May,  that  visitors should maintain  caution  while on the beaches,  avoid swimming after dark,  avoid consuming alcohol and  swimming,  stay safe,  follow the laws of the land and  pay heed to  the local and  authorities on  various dos  and don’ts.