Pilar Fathers along with ODA Grassroots FA and Bidesh XI SC organizing Football camp in Sattari

 Pilar Fathers along with ODA Grassroots FA and Bidesh XI SC organizing Football camp in Sattari

Panjim:  There is a lot of sporting talent in Sattari taluka especially it comes to football and hockey, which over the years have not been tapped but things are changing thanks to the initiative of the Pilar Fathers who are very much interested to tap the talent and promote them at every given opportunity.

The Pilar Fathers, who have a full fledge hockey youth development programme for school children in Honda area have now ventured into football and what better way to kick start the journey with a summer coaching camp for boys who have completed their board exams.

“There are some 35 boys who are attending the camp, these children have answered their 10th and 12th exams...they have good talent but have not learnt football under any coaches so their fundamentals are weak, so the camp is to correct their basic fundamentals,” said Fr George Nandiyala of the Pilar Fathers.

Pilar Fathers Sports for youth development in collaboration with ODA Grassroots Football Academy and Bidesh XI Sports Club are organizing the summer football camp with the help of Honda sarpanch Shivdas Madkar, informed Fr George.

The significant feature of the Pilar Fathers hockey program, which caters to both boys and girls, is taking care of the school studies of the trainees with tuition classes arranged for them before their training session so that they do not lag behind in their academic studies.

For the records, Fr George played football and hockey at the college level and got his initial football coaching s lessons in Cuncolim.

“The camp took me to my younger days when we used to train under coach levino Dias and other coaches at Poitomaddo ground Cuncolim,” recalled Fr Geroge, who did his school studies in Our Lady of Health Cuncolim.

Fr George said that there are no football academies in Sattari and players from the taluka seldom get a chance to play for any the top clubs from the state.

“This camp will hopefully be attended by the talent scouts of the some of the big clubs of Goa and they will be selected for some of the big clubs of Goa, “hoped Fr George.

“The camp will also help us to scout good players also and at the end of the camp there will be league organised among the players on March 29,” added Fr George.

Goan professor at the forefront in organising Future Energy Carriers workshop in Germany

 

Goan professor at the forefront in organising Future Energy Carriers workshop in Germany

 

Dr. Levinson J Martins, Managing Director, Goa Waste Management Corporation along Pranay Morajkar, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Goa University, two delegates from Goa attended the meet in Germany

 

BY Armstrong Vaz

 

When like-minded people come together amazing things happen, wrote Goa-born German-based Professor Ravi Xavier Fernandes on his LinkedIn page.

 

He was referring to the Indo-German Workshop on Future Energy Carriers, a two-day workshop held at Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) Braunschweig, Germany recently.

 

The Indo-German Bilateral Workshop on Future Energy Carriers: Advancing Bio-circular Economy for Clean Energy saw delegates from both India and German deliberate on various topics centered around Future Energy, Circular Economy, Clean Energy and Circular Bioeconomy.

 

For the unknown Circular Bioeconomy is an economy powered by nature. It is a new economic model that emphasizes the use of renewable natural capital and focuses on minimizing waste, replacing the wide range of non-renewable, fossil-based products currently in use.

 

“The willingness and motivation to work together through excellent ideas and diverse strengths and expertise made this Indo-German Workshop on Future Energy Carriers a big success,” said Ravi, an alumnus of Chowgule College Margao and Goa university, who traces his roots to Velim village.

 

The workshop, coordinated by Prof. Ravi Xavier Fernandes, Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) Germany and Dr Sanjukta Subudhi, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) served as a platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and joint research initiatives between experts from both countries.

 

PTB, Germany for which Prof Ravi works is the National Metrology Institute of Germany with scientific and technical service tasks. PTB measures with the highest accuracy and reliability – metrology as the core competence. PTB stands for progress and reliability in metrology for the benefit of society, trade and industry, and science.

 

“Thanks a lot, dear delegates from India and Germany for your very active participation and lively discussions. This was the first of its kind IGSTC (Indo-German Science & Technology Centre) Workshop with Representatives from Academia, Industry, Research Institutions, Government Officials sitting on one table to discuss one of the most important topics on Sustainability. Looking forward to all our future bilateral and multilateral interdisciplinary collaborations,” added Prof Ravi.

 

The workshop topics included: Biofuel Production Technologies, Green Hydrogen Generation, Circular Economy Approaches, Sustainability and Life Cycle Assessment, Regulation, Codes and Standards, Business Models and Commercialization.

 

And there was more Goan connect to the workshop with Dr. Levinson J Martins, Managing Director, Goa Waste Management Corporation along with Pranay Morajkar, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Goa University being the two delegates from Goa who attended the meet in Germany.

 

Dr. Levinson presentation centered around topic of “Unlocking Clean Energy: Harnessing Biomethanation for A Sustainable Bio-Circular Economy”

 

He made a strong pitch for Biomethanation as a promising avenue for sustainable energy generation and waste management and which stands at the forefront of sustainable waste-to-energy solutions, offering a pathway towards resource recovery and environmental stewardship.

 

He also favoured joint research in biomethanation technology.

 

“There is a need for more research in advancing biomethanation technology, looking forward to the vision for collaboration between India and Germany in advancing biomethanation technology, taking into account the strengths and expertise that each country brings to the table he envisaged the need for joint research in the field,” he said in his presentation.

 

Levinson also said that research work should center around odour control in biomethanation plants.

 

“Research interventions with respect to emerging technologies in odour management and integration of solid waste and sewage treatment plant and extraction of Methane gas,” are the other areas which need fine tuning, he said.

 

Taking a futuristic view of the emerging alternative fuels Levinson made a strong pitch on the need for future collaboration.

 

“Analysis of the future outlook for bio methanation technology and considering factors such as technological advancements, policy support, and market demand are some of the key areas where the focus of future research,” he said.

 

He also added that there should be identification of key requirements and challenges for scaling up biomethanation infrastructure, including investment, regulatory frameworks, and public awareness.

 

“Proposals for collaborative initiatives such as joint research projects, knowledge exchange programs and solutions through advance and cutting-edge technologies for problems faced currently to accelerate the adoption of bio methanation technology on a global scale,” were some steps he suggested in his talk, while urging delegates from Germany to visit Goa and make a field trip to the facilities and have a closer look at working of the solid waste management plants managed by

Goa Waste Management Corporation.

 

The other delegate from Goa Pranay was delighted that he was part of the brainstorming workshop.

 

His presentation centered around sustainability and climate change and the use of Nanomaterials to reduce carbon footprint.

 

“My presentation was about using Nanomaterials derived from waste to produce biofuels which can then be used to improve combustion efficiency and reduce pollutant emissions. I also presented how Catalytically CO2 can be converted to industrially important platform chemicals, to address global warming and climate change,” said the Goa University professor.

 

“This was one of the best bilateral research meetings that I attended. Intense and enlightening research discussions among some of the best Indo-German research groups. I am glad that I could attend and contribute to the success of this meet, even in a small way,” Pranay said.

 

“Hats off to Prof Ravi Xavier Fernandes, Sumit Agarwal and TERI and IGSTC for creating an excellent platform, successful coordination and organization,” he added. 

 

Pango cries foul as GFA President Churchill Alemao unilaterally declares season as 'over'

Pango cries foul as GFA President Churchill Alemao unilaterally declares season as 'over'

Goa Football Association (GFA) vice President Anthony Pango has lamented that the GFA President instead of addressing the issues raised by the Executive Committee members and replying them has preferred to take the media route.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnrn79xtuXw

Five executive committee members had written to the president to convey a meeting of the Executive Committee and had addressed letters on May 22 and a fresh one last week was sent to the Secretary. The EC members had requested the president to convey a meeting digitally to decide on the fate of the entire season and the pending leagues and tournament besides other issues, taking into account the Covid 19 situation, but none of the reminders and letters evoked any response from the President and the Secretary.

Pango said while FIFA and All India Football Federation (AIFF) have made use of the digital platforms like Zoom to host meeting why the same is not happening at GFA, he has questioned.

“FIFA and AIFF have decided regarding closing or extending the football season by holding meeting of the Executive Committee electronically. We have remained the GFA President and Secreatry in our letters,”  Pango, a former footballer who played in the Goa top tier completion for Agassaim Youth Club.

Pango said GFA President is not authorized to arrive at such unilateral decisions like declaring the season as ‘over’, he said.

“GFA President is not empowered to take such decisions of ending the season on his own,’ he added.

“More than five Executive Committee members had written to the GFA Secretary and President requesting for a meeting. Instead of replying to the duly elected members the President chose to go to the section of the media,” he said.

 

Goan football season of 2019-2020 'over' rules GFA President Churchill Alemao

Goa Football Association (GFA) 2019-2020 season is well and truly  ‘over’ if ones goes by the press note released by the its General Secretary Jovito Lopes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7EtFapFQgo

Lopes, who is a paid secretary of GFA, has in a letter circulated to the GFA Executive Committee members has said “We need to know when the season could be made operative for the new season 2020-2021 as the season 2019-2020 is over,” without specifying as how and who has taken the decision to officially end the season which was halted in March 23 this year on account of the Corona Virus pandemic.

A host of executive committee members have been in arms over the failure of the president to convey a meeting of the Executive Committee and had addressed letters on May 22 addressed to the President and a fresh one last week sent to the Secretary. The EC members had requested the president to convey a meeting digitally to decide on the fate of the entire season and the pending leagues and tournament besides other issues, taking into account the Covid 19 situation, but none of the reminders and letters evoked any response from the President and the Secretary, they lamented.

The GFA president has nowhere touched upon the idea of hosting the EC meeting via the digital platform and instead has stated that it is has had not been feasible to host the meeting on account of the COVID-19 Pandemic situation.

“The President, Mr. Churchill Alemao, desires to inform that in view of the COVID-19 Pandemic situation from March 23, 2020; the Lockdown, the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), the Government Order restraining meetings, it has not been possible to have the meetings of the Executive Committee,” Lopes says.

A host of decision pertaining to the upcoming season need to be arrived which needs the approval of the EC and Churchill said they will be addressed in due time without setting any timeframe to the hosting of the EC meeting.

“Several important decisions need to be taken, like the status, outcome of several championships/leagues; renewal of membership registration, AGM, etc and these will be definitely taken up and decided by the Committee. The clubs' interests shall be protected,” he stressed.

The President stressed that the registered clubs with GFA need not worry about the club annual renewal process as “their interest shall be fully protected”.

The GFA press release said with Covid19 cases increasing and transmissions in full force and a likely scenario of Goa touching its peak in terms of positive cases, Churchill has said this is not the right time to host a EC meeting.

“At the moment, the situation is quite worrisome due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and all decisions in the best interest of the affiliated units, which are very dear to me, will be arrived at by the Executive Committee once the situation improves in the State,” the President said.

 “The situation is worsening in the State what with five deaths and new cases increasing every day and more areas coming under the pandemic. More and more people are testing positive, containment zones sealed. With transmission almost in full force and predictions that Goa could be touching the peak, the President emphasised that life is very precious and as such the need to take utmost precautions as well as strict adherence to Government guidelines,” Churchill added.

Churchill pointed out that the Goa Government in their circular has specifically asked to restrain from having meetings due to the prevailing situation in the country and in Goa.

 At the time of postponement a host of leagues and tournaments were on the verge of getting over and a few were yet to start.

The Goa Professional League, the top tier competition did not get over and at the time of the postponement Sporting Clube de Goa were leading 44 points from 20 matches in the 12-team league played on a home and away basis.

Dempo were in the second spot with 41 points from 21 matches followed by Churchill Bros. 37 from 17 points and Salgaocar SC 35 from 21 matches. Churchill Bros, patron incidentally is GFA President Churchill Alemao.

The second tier of Goan competition, First Division League did not start when all sporting activities in the state came to a standstill on account of the Covid19 situation.

Goa College of Quepem ready for new challenges - who dares wins

Goa College of Quepem ready for new challenges - who dares wins

Govt College  Quepem (GCQ) students once again proved their mettle and ended the academic year 2019-20 with another rich haul of medals & trophies. Overall 19 trophies were bagged by the GCQ challengers in various Sports competitions organised by Goa University & other institutions, which also includes SJAG/GENO award for the Best College in Sports –Rural category. 

 Around 23 students represented the state at the Nationals. 07 National awardees were in the game like Chess, Football Tennis ball Cricket, Sapaktakrow, Tennikoit & Sqay National. 16 students represented Nationals in various games & sports viz: Athletics, Cross Country, Hockey, Kabaddi, Volleyball etc. 

A new record was created in the 5000 mtrs run (women’s) at the Goa University Athletics Meet held at Bambolim Stadium in January 2020. Also lots of individual medals were won by students in the  various competitions organised by Goa University. 

GCQ Football team topped South Goa at the Reliance Foundation Youth Sports in the College category.

I would like to thank the Almighty Lord for His Grace & Blessings.

The Covid -19 Lockdown has posed challenges for sportspersons in terms of their training and daily routine. Sports tournaments prematurely has come to an end with the  GCQ Cricket team still in the fray with  the ten teams remaining matches to be played.

Significance of Sports cannot be underestimated. It plays an important role in the lives of individuals & society. Thanks to each & everyone for their co-operation, & services rendered to the college, directly or indirectly, without which it would have not been possible to achieve the desired results.

Let us pray to the almighty Lord to keep all of us safe & healthy. It is said prayer  is powerful and that’s what GCQ students start each of their practice sessions with a word of prayer. 

The great gusto with which teams cry out “GCQ CHALLENGERS!” before the start of every match, pumps that extra strength in them. Keep working hard. Let the GCQ Challengers saga continue… 

The blessings are Sweetest that are Won with Prayers and Worn with thanks…

College professors begin survey of Impact of Covid-19 lock-down on Goan sportspersons

College professors begin survey of Impact of Covid-19 lock-down on Goan sportspersons 

Margao

Will the corona virus outbreak and lock down adversely affect the sporting careers and the entire sport industry in the near future that is question which has been troubling many a people who are directly and indirectly linked to it on the global stage.

In Goa it is no different, with uncertainty hanging around in the air; three physical education teachers have started a survey to study the impact the Covid-19 lock-down on training and daily routine of sportsperson and economic impact on the lockdown on the sports persons in the state.

Dr Anil Ramachandran, Associate Professor, Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Kannur University, Kerala; Dr Rajan Mathew, Director of Physical Education, Govt. College, Quepem; and Milton Fernandes, Assistant Director of Physical Education & Sports, Goa University have began a survey and got in touch with various sports persons through the state to get their feedback over the same.

“The covid-19 lockdown has posed challenges to sportsperson in terms of their training and daily routine. Being researchers in the field,  we (Dr Anil Ramachandran, Associate Professor, Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Kannur University, Kerala; Dr Rajan Mathew, Director of Physical Education, Govt. College, Quepem; and Milton Fernandes, Assistant Director of Physical Education & Sports, Goa University) are interested to know how you as a sportsperson have been able to cope with this lock-down restriction and how you are managing your training schedule and daily routine,” the three have written to different sportspersons and sought their feedback.

The sports professor’s survey focuses on many topics including the financial impact of the lockdown on their careers and the tournament or events they have missed during the Corona Virus Epidemic.

“Have you missed any important tournament/competition  you were preparing because of the lock-down?. Do you think that such loss and the lack of preparation and training during lock down will affect your sporting career at this juncture?

“Do you think that the lock down will add to the financial crisis to meet you training and competition post lock-down?,” they have asked.

The questions also touch the effect on their sporting careers post-Corona Virus.

“How much time do you think that you will require to get in shape and to the previous performance level after the lock-down period is over,” one of the questions asks the sports people.

The questions also touch on the mental health of the sports persons owing to the lack of sporting competitions.

“With uncertainty prevailing over the lock-down period, and no certainty of how long it will continue, are you facing greater mental toll (stress) in terms of keeping you motivated and fixing sporting career goal? Are you getting frustrated and depressed since you are not able to train and follow the daily routine you were following before the lock-down period?”, it adds.

The survey also seeks to know whether “there been increased or decreased engagement in the following activities - Exercise/Training, TV/Entertainment, Social media, Academic Pursuits, Business Pursuits , Online sources related to your game, Gardening, Household chores, Reading, Family time, Rest/Sleep, Other creative/innovative endeavours, Exercise/Training, TV/Entertainment, Social media, Academic Pursuits, Business Pursuits, Online sources related to your game, Gardening, Household chores, Reading, Family time, Rest/Sleep, Other creative/innovative endeavours -  during the lock-down period as compared to period before lock down?

The other questions relate to the number of training session before the lock down and during the lockdown period.

• How many sessions/hours were you practicing/playing/training before the lock-down period?

• How many hours do you train and involve in physical exercise during the lock down period ?

• What extent of training are you able to carry out during the lock-down as compared to your normal training period?

What type of training - Physical training, Skills and Technical training, Mental training, Yoga and Relaxation - do you do during the lock-down period to keep yourself fit and in shape?

• What are the different training modalities - Jogging/Running, Strength and Weight Training, Core and Stability Exercises, Circuit Training, Aerobics/Zumba and other dance forms, Yoga, Fitness training with resistance bands/Loops/Kettle-bells/Foam roller etc, Skipping - you are able to do during the lock-down period?

• Do you have advanced training facility at your home/residence during the lock down to meet your training requirements?

• What training facilities- Treadmill/ Cycle Ergometer, Multi-gym and advanced training equipment, General Weight Training Equipment, Resistance bands/Loops/Kettle-bells, etc, Skipping ropes / Cones and Training markers, Indoor Badminton Court, Outdoor Badminton Court, Courtyard, Terrace and Space inside House- do you have in your house for training?

• From where do you get training schedule - Coach,  Fitness Trainer, Coaching Academy, Friends and Peer players, Prepare on your own, From online sources from your academy/coaching center, From other online coaching sessions/videos - during the lock-down period?

• Are you regulating your dietary intake to compensate for the shortage of training and exercise?

• Are you taking assistance of a specialist dietitian to keep your body in shape and fit to re-start training post lock-down?

• Are you of the opinion that one needs to be equipped with basic training facilities and essential infrastructure at home itself to meet your training possibilities during such lock-down or emergency periods?

• If you are an injured athlete or recovering from injury/fitness issues do you have difficulties in getting assistance and support for rehabilitation and training?

Interested can fill up the form at http://forms.gle/H81zDZaTcySTZyA46

Ronaldo, Barcelona fan from India reaches out to poor people in Goa

Goan football coach along with UK and USA nationals rendering yeomen service in Palolem during lockdown

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A football coach, a businessman and a yoga teacher have come together under one roof in Goa. They have a common cause - reach out to the poor and needy people in the coastal beach side resort of Palolem.

Goan Akhil Pagui, UK-born Linda Russell and Andrew Mason, a UK citizen having business interests in Cambodia are on the field delivering essential food items to the needy people of Palolem ever since the lockdown was imposed.

Pagui, is a known Cristiano Ronaldo fan while Barcelona FC is his favouritie club.  He has been in to football coaching for the last one and half decade. His football coaching odessey has taken him to different part of the country. On the way he has been inspired by different football ideologies and come across varied football coaching mythologies.

But when the lockdown came calling in Palolem, he momentary set aside his football shoes. Instead for the last few weeks, distributing food grains and other essential items has become his priority.

In Palolem Beach area, one of the most popular beach in Goa, Akhil along with other local volunteers have identified around 20 families living without any financial support and who don't have money to buy provisions during the lockdown period.

“It's very challenging to those who are daily wage earners and who have absolutely no support. We have decided to provide them with support in the form of food packages and other essential items. This package will contain supplies for 10 to 15 days. Supplies will be distributed through a network of our volunteers in respective families. Cost of each packet is ₹ 1000/,” said Pagui.

 For the records, Pagui football journey started with Mumbai-based OSCAR Foundation, a organization which uses football as a platform to bring about change in the lives of the under prevailed children of the metropolis.

 Thereafter he has had coaching stings with Canacona Sports Academy (Goa), Lyceum Sports Club (Jaipur), Shanti Asiatic School (CBSE) Jaipur, Chinmaya school (Mumbai), Patel boarding school ( Gujarat , Bhachau), and  Concrete Involvement Football Academy ( C.I.F.A), his personal academy in (Vadodara Gujarat).

“CIFA aims to develop talented young footballers across India. We believe in holistic approach to football coaching development the player as well as the young person,” he said about his football academy and vision.

“CIFA understands the role sport can play in developing well rounded and successful young adults. As well as coaching football to high level CIFA also teaches children about health diet and how to build self confidence and concentration through their unique coaching games and drills,’ he added.

Working alongside and the driving force of the mission are two veteran from two different fields.

Bhakti Yogi teacher Russell has been a long time visitor to India dating back to nearly three decades while Mason, owner of franchise Big Easy Phnom Penh and Ko Rong Samloem, Cambodia, which generates money for charities in Cambodia, completes the circle. Mason has been extending his charitable hand to the India project initiated by Pagui and is a major fund raiser.

“So far we have raise rupees one lakh. More money is on the way hopefully thanks to the efforts of Linda Russell and Andrew Mason,” said Pagui.

“It’s a golden opportunity to change life to think creative or do something to stay with the family and people understand the value of food, especially the value of farmer. Everything is going to change. It's a learning of the life. How to leave peacefully. Here I'm helping  underprivileged people giving food and working as a social volunteer,” said Pagui.

Russell, stay put in Goa even as over 7,000 western tourists flew back to their respective countries via the special repartition flights arranged by the respective governments in association with their Indian counterparts.

“I have stayed back to help my Indian friend (Akhil Pagui) to feed the no income families in Palolem so they can survive this lockdown,” Linda said in response to a question.

A Bhakti Yogi for the last 26 years has so far been helping 15 to 20 families in Palolem since the first nationwide 21-day lockdown was announced on March 24 and its second extension happened till May 3, and which was further extended to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus.

Linda describes Pagui as a ‘Spiderman’ ready to help people in need.

“I have met a young guy Akhil Pagui who has the rainbow above his head. Heartfelt kindness of which I have not seen in such a young chap in a long time. We are collectively are on a quiet mission here in India to help the needy. Selflessly he perseveres quietly like Spiderman with as much aid as we can help,” Linda says.

Russell says life has been hard for the local residents of Palolem residents, who have no income on their own in the lockdown period and were dependent on daily wages to keep the house fires burning.

”We shop and distribute basic staples such as fruit, vegetable, rice, flour etc. Some families went to the forest in search of food during the lockdown. We allocated families with adequate food to keep them well and healthy. Toiletries and must haves have been also been included,” she added.

Russell said her decision to stay back and help was with a view to pay back to India the country from where she has learnt many things over the years.

“Thank you India for my education of 26 years to give me an opportunity to give something good back. Love all, serve all,” she adds.

She informed that they are looking for more financial aid to help the families in the long run as they are running out of the money.

“We are raising money from the West and appealing for financial help,” she adds.

Meanwhile, American national Alexander Mark Kinaj has also joined the team and they have set up a crowdfunding appeal, details which will be shared shortly they said.

 

 

5 GFDC ACADEMY BOYS TO ATTEND U-15 BOY'S FOOTBALL TRIAL FOR NATIONAL TEAM

5 GFDC ACADEMY BOYS TO ATTEND U-15 BOY’S FOOTBALL TRIAL FOR NATIONAL TEAM

MARGAO: Five boys from the Goa Football Development Council (GFDC) Residential Academy, Margao have been selected to attend a U-15 boy’s football trial camp for the National team. The camp begins from September 27 and the boys will report to the KIIT University Guest House Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

The names of the five boys are Harsh Patre, Mevan Dias, Vellington Fernandes, Frevino Fernandes and Clarence Fernandes.

The Chairman of GFDC, Dr. Rufino Monteiro expressed immense happiness over this news. “It is a great moment for GFDC that our grassroots trainees have reached a stage where they are being selected for the national team trial camp. We wish the boys good luck and hope they keep the flag of Goan football flying high as it was in yesteryear's. I have great faith in our training methods which will unearth a lot more fantastic Goan football talent,” he said.

While the GFDC Member Secretary, Alexio Da Costa is extremely pleased that they have crossed the first milestone in giving the Goan youth a chance in the scouting programme of the AIFF. “Something like this was not done earlier and this probably is the reflection of the performance and success of GFDC,” told Alexio.

The trial camp had already started in the Kalinga Stadium, Odisha from September 24.

Goa Football Development Council

Goa Football Development Council centres and in-charge name and  mobile numbers

Aldona  Centre  of Goa Football Development Council

Person In charge:  Mr. Blaise Dcruz          9822980346        

Arambol Centre                of Goa Football Development Council

Person In charge: Mr. Jeronimo Fernandes          9850943314        

Arpora Centre of Goa Football Development Council

Person In charge: Mr. Raj Desai 9822137858        

Colvale Centre of Goa Football Development Council

Person In charge: Mr. Rajan Kamat          9850478464        

Corlim Centre of Goa Football Development Council

Person In charge:             Mr. Ryan Cardoso            9689939828        

Dona Paula Centre of Goa Football Development Council

Person In charge: Ms. Carol Gomes         9527722948        

Khandepar Centre of Goa Football Development Council

Person In charge: Mr. Olaph Fernandes 9422576223         Mr.Franky Mendonza

Mandrem Centre of Goa Football Development Council

Person In charge: Mr. Sitaram Ashvekar                9765526345        

Marcel  Centre of Goa Football Development Council

Person In charge: Mr. Dayanand Bhagat                9823464263        

Mayem                Centre of Goa Football Development Council

Person In charge:             Mr. Banudas      9823968560         Ms. Riya Dhargalkar

Moira    Centre of Goa Football Development Council

Person In charge: Mr. Thomas Gama      9823385518/9637984698              

Parra Centre of Goa Football Development Council

Person In charge: Mr. Atish Mirajkar       9552630472         Mr.Brian Diniz

Pernem                Centre of Goa Football Development Council

Person In charge: Mr. Krishna Kauthankar            8390945244        

Poira Centre of Goa Football Development Council

Person In charge: Mr. Laxman Hadfadkar              9657681392        

Sanquelim Centre of Goa Football Development Council

Person In charge: Mr.Sushant Pokle/ Mangesh Datye     8806013899/ 9326107943             

Savoi Verem Centre of Goa Football Development Council

Person In charge: Mr. Shantesh Verekar               8007652324        

Siolim    Centre of Goa Football Development Council

Person In charge: Mr. Gregory Dsouza   9881064965        

Succoro Centre of Goa Football Development Council

Person In charge:             Mr. Oswald Sequeira      9881474611        

Vagator Centre of Goa Football Development Council

Person In charge: Sr. Liberata Fernandes              9822452860        

Valpoi   Centre of Goa Football Development Council

Person In charge: Mr. Mustafa Aga          9145687370        

Zarme   Centre

Person In charge:Mr. Datta Gawas           9423811043        

Divar      Centre

Person In charge: Mr. Joseph Aguiar       9822980229        

More confusion over fish Fromalin..... Sbekar Salkar the oncologist conducts his own stunning tests?????

The FDA appears not be serious in testing the fish for the deadly chemical. In the absence of a fool proof method the impression that corruption prevails gathers added momentum.

DR Shekar Salkar, practicing  oncologist  has raised serious doubts on the ‘Screening tests’ conducted by FDA, here goes his video and the tests conducted by him on the local and from fish coming to the state from outside Goa.

The results are stunning by his own admission.

Please don't try to gloss over serious health issue. It is better to see on the side of caution and not be blinded with political affiliations. Truth shall and must prevail at all times.

So it means that the FDA tests at the Goa border posts are of no significance, if one goes by Salkar’s assertions.

So it means that the confirmatory test are only foolproof and rest are just eyewash.

Dr Shekhar Salkar statement

Recently we had the misfortune of our beloved fish being taken away from our plates. All thanks to the detection of formaldehyde in a Screening test conducted on site by FDA Officials which turned out positive. A confirmatory test in the FDA Laboratory later on the same day showed the formaldehyde content of the samples to be below the detectable limit of 4 parts per million and safe for human consumption. The hurried declaration of the ‘SCREENING’ Test and Hyperbole in public debate has caused much confusion and threatens many livelihoods and indeed our very way of life in Goa.

In Medical parlance doctors are aware of Screening tests and Confirmation tests done for each disease. Doctors do not rush to declare the Diagnosis without having both test results in hand for fear of causing more harm than good.

The Screening test is designed to detect maximum possible cases and does repost quite a few FALSE POSITIVES. These are then weeded out by Confirmatory tests.

In the instant controversy the Screening test was reported positive and RESULT revealed to the public rather than wait for the Confirmatory test. This has set in motion a huge debate and eroded the faith of the public.

Being a man of science I decided to conduct an experiment using the same Reagent as used in the Screening test by FDA on FRESH Catch fish from Caranzalem. The results are stunning. Please see for yourself and decide

People’s reaction on social media

How will Dr Shekar Salkar explain that formaldehyde in fish was within permissible limits if the confirmatory test was false positive. Such an observation was also made by Ibrahim to prudent when the FDA conducted the test.  May be Dr Salkar can throw light on the same as well as clarify within permissible limits in case of formaldehyde since he is an expert on cancer. Looking forward to be educated.

“This is a request to Dr Salkar to request to provide a way out to test the fish coming from outside Goa. What confirmatory test should be done in such a situation? Or else it means we succumb to the pressure of Ibrahim who is politically well connected with all politicians thus making people susceptible to cancer. Dr Salkar has a responsibility to provide a quick solution much more so as he well connected with the ruling dispensation,” says Jovito Lopes, a former Red Cross of India volunteer, a retired teacher and Journalist.

Does it mean that the FDA tests at the Goa border posts are of no significance? Does it mean that the confirmatory test has to be done? This is in line with Ibrahim's contention.  Only Dr Salkar will be able to explain this since the tests at the border are screening tests. i don't know if this screening if mine is also false positive. What I know and Dr Salkar will admit is that overall cancer cases are on the rise. What preventive measures have been in place should be made known by Dr Salkar because preventive medicine is not at all lucrative. What pays today is curative - promoted by the drug industry to corporate hospitals.

Goans have been supplied this kind of fish for the past six years as can be seen from the photograph of them Fisheries Minister Avertano with Ibrahim and then ministers and party leader. The mastermind is very well connected with the political class. Please don't try to gloss over serious health issue. It is better to see on the side of caution and not be blinded with political affiliations. Truth shall and must prevail at all times.

SN Academy Vasco emerge on top on Muscat tour

SN Academy Vasco emerge on top on Muscat tour

 DMS Goa Summer Cricket Tour to Muscat 2018.

Oman, Muscat: SN Academy Vasco emerged victorious in the nine-day cricket tour of Muscat, Oman defeating hosts BOC Cricket Academy, Muscat 4-1 in the five match T20 series for Under16 teams.

SN Academy Vasco, based in the port town of Goa was invited to Oman by Goa’s former Ranji player Sandesh Dhuri, who heads the Muscat based coaching centre.

In the other camp, another former Ranji Trophy player, Saby Fernandes travelled with the young side as a coach and ensured all of the 14-member team underwent good net practice, training and had a part to play in the victory.

“Dreams do come true.  For aspiring cricketer one such dream would be to undertake an international cricket tour with state of the art facilities, good grounds and fun that a professional cricketer gets to enjoy,” said Saby Fernandes.

“With talented pool of cricketers, some representing the State – the Goan team have left a lasting impression in Muscat and have announced Goa as a cricketing playing state at international level,” said Saby Fernandes, about Goa which is known to produce many international football players but only one cricketer hailing from the state Dilip Sardessai has played for the country.

The Ambassador of India to the Sultanate of Oman, IM Pandey, was the Chief Guest at the presentation ceremony.

A large number of Goans, based in Oman were in attendance to motivate and encourage the young stars. The local Goan community was represented by the ISC Goan Wing Muscat Convenor, Anthony Lourenco and Co-Convenor, Herman Estibeiro,

 “Cricket has its charm, and sports related tours and international events such as this is something every sportsman dream of.  Some do not have access to it, but with the company theme ‘bringing the world closer, DMS Goa, hope to contribute through such programs and tours,” said an official of the DMS Goa, a sports tour management company, which were instrumental in organizing the tour.

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