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CALANGUTE: The Interschool Sports Fiesta 2025 organised by the Village Panchayat Calangute, concluded with an exciting grand finale at the Poriat ground, Calangute, recently.
The event witnessed remarkable participation from young athletes across various schools displaying their talent, determination and sportsmanship.
The competition was spread across four days with various sporting events held at multiple venues. On Day 1, beach football and beach volleyball (boys and girls) was held at West Coast Sports and Cultural Club, Cobravaddo. On Day 2, chess, badminton, table tennis and carrom events were conducted at Calangute Association premises. On Day 3 and 4, futsal, javelin throw, shot put, 100m and 400m races and relays were held at the Poriat ground.
The following are the winners: In the girls category: 1st place - Little Flower of Jesus High School, Calangute; 2nd place - St Theresa’s High School, Candolim; 3rd place - St Joseph’s High School, Arpora.
In the boys category, 1st place - St Theresa's High School, Candolim; 2nd place - St Joseph’s High School, Arpora; 3rd place - St Joseph’s High School, Calangute.
St Joseph's High School, Calangute; St Joseph's High School, Arpora, St Theresa’s High School, Candolim; Green Meadows High School, Nagoa; Vidya Niketan High School, Calangute; Lourdes Convent High School, Saligao; St Dominic Savio High School, Calangute and Little Flower of Jesus High School, Calangute participated in the Inter-School Sports Fiesta.
Speaking at the event, Sarpanch Joseph Sequeira highlighted the importance of sports in shaping young individuals and promoting teamwork and discipline.
Panch Sapnesh Vaigankar, the main coordinator of the event, thanked all participants, school staff and the organising team for their dedication in making this fiesta a grand success.
The Village Panchayat Calangute expresses its gratitude to all schools, athletes, and supporters for making the Inter-School Sports Fiesta 2025 an unforgettable experience. The event truly celebrated the spirit of competition, unity and excellence.
Earlier, the sports fiesta was inaugurated by chief guest Calangute MLA Michael Lobo and guest of honour BDO Prathamesh Shankardas, in the presence of Sarpanch Joseph Sequeira and other dignitaries.
The closing ceremony was graced by Sarpanch Sequeira and MLA Lobo. The event featured a march past, lighting of the torch, dance performances, and drills by the students, adding grandeur to the final day.