PANJIM: Don Bosco College, Panjim and Government College, Quepem, were crowned overall champions of 35th inter collegiate athletic men and women championship 2022-23, organised by the Goa University, at Athletic Stadium, Bambolim, recently.
Around 1000 athletes from 46 colleges participated in the three-day championship. For the first time at the competition, photo finish technology was set up.
The chief guest for the opening ceremony, Prof. Savio Fallerio, Principal, Fr. Agnel College, Pilar grace the occasion and declared the meet open. Also guest of honour Mr. Milton Fernandes, former Asst. Director of Physical Education and Sports, Goa University was present.
The Chief Guest for the prize distribution ceremony, Padma Shri Brahmanand Sankhwalkar graced the occasion and presented trophies and medals to the winners. Teddy Cardoso of Don Bosco College, Panjim who registered a new meet record in 5000m Men with a timing of 14.50.95.
Best athlete male and female of the championship was awarded to Moses Mascarenhas of Govt. College, Quepem and Kunika Harmalkar of D.M’s College and Research Center, Assagao respectively.
Men: Winners: Don Bosco College, Panjim; Runner’s-Up: Rosary College of Commerce & Arts, Navelim; Second Runner-Up: Government College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Quepem
Women: Winners: Government College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Quepem; Runners-Up: St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa; Second Runner-Up: Dnyanprassarak Mandal’s College and Research Center, Assagao
