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GTA Tech companies and Startups in Goa bond over Cricket

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Margoa : Goa Technology Association (GTA) held its 3rd GTA Cricket Tournament at the Arlem Grounds, Margao on Sunday, 9th Jan 2022. Event saw participation from many IT, ITES and Tech Startups from Goa. Last two years the Tournament could not be held due to the pandemic. Chief coordinator of the Tournament, GTA Secretary Rohan Warty said, “GTA Cricket Tournament was a big hit with participation from around 25+ Founder, CEOs and Sr. Management authorities from the IT ecosystem in the state. After missing out on this annual event organized by GTA in 2020 & 2021, the comeback tournament of 2022 was cherished. It’s a chance for the fraternity to get together in an informal setting and showcase their sportsmanship on the field. It’s great fun to bond with your fellow industry members over a hearty game of cricket and reminisce your childhood days”.

Mr. Sudip Faldesai was awarded as the best batsman, Mr. Rohan Warty best bowler and Mr. Kaushik Fondekar as the man of the Series. Mr. Rajiv Antao was awarded as the most enthusiastic player of the tournament. While presenting the awards to the runner up and the winning teams, GTA President, Mr. Milind Anvekar congratulated the winners and thanked the participants and organizers for their participation in making the event a grand success. While the event was organized with restrictions and limited participation, the President was hopeful that the next edition of the tournament will be bigger and better. (GoaNewsHub)

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Catch of the century: Steve Smith takes a superb diving catch to dismiss Hardik Pandya in 2nd ODI – watch

Steve Smith took a one-handed stunner to send back Hardik Pandya in the 2nd ODI in Vizag. The Australia captain dived towards his right and held on to the ball to complete the catch. The commentators were in all awe of the captain as he completed the catch.

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Steve Smith once again showed his fielding skills and took a one-handed screamer to dismiss Hardik Pandya in the 2nd ODI in Vizag. The Australian captain was standing at the first slip while the ball flew towards the second slip. Smith put in everything he had and dived to his right to grab the one-handed stunner.

The commentators were in all awe of Smith’s effort and Sanjay Manjrekar called it the catch of the century. Smith’s diving effort saw Pandya walking back for a mere score of 1.

India are struggling for every run in the fixture and have lost half of their side inside the first 10 overs. Shubman Gill, who is enjoying a dream run in 2023, failed to open his account and departed for a two-ball duck.

Back in the playing XI after taking a rest from the first ODI, Rohit Sharma also disappointed and managed to score 13 off 15. The India captain replaced Ishan Kishan in the playing XI. Suryakumar Yadav disappointed once again and departed for a one-ball duck.

The number 4 batsman was once again dismissed by Mitchell Starc. After Suryakumar’s dismissal, much was expected from vice-captain Pandya but his innings came to an end early.
Ravindra Jadeja has joined Virat Kohli in the middle and the duo has added more than 20 runs for the sixth wicket. The onus is on Kohli to play a big knock and propel India to a defendable total. Much will also depend on in-form Jadeja, who remained unbeaten on 45 in the first ODI and scalped 2 wickets to win the Player of the Match award.

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Watch: Messi’s extraordinary goal that sent Argentina into FIFA World Cup quarters, leaves behind Maradona and Ronaldo

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Lionel Messi marked his 1000th career appearance with a typically extraordinary goal that helped Argentina beat Australia 2-1 in the 2022 FIFA World Cup round of 16 tie at the Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium in Qatar and took the two-time champions to the quarterfinals. With the goal, Messi left behind Argentine football legend Diego Maradona and his arch-rival Cristiano Ronaldo to achieve a sensational feat.

Argentina’s first goal came in the 34th minute of the game when Messi worked his magic with his famous left foot to curl in a low one through the defenders and past the goalkeeper. It was Messi’s ninth goal in his World Cup career and a very first in the knockout stage.

With the goal, Messi went past Maradona and Guillermo Stábile to become the second-highest goal scorer for Argentina in FIFA World Cup. His tally of nine goals now only stands behind former Argentina captain Gabriel Batistuta, who scored 10 goals in his World Cup career.

Overall, he stands second among active footballers in the list of most World Cup goals scored, after Germany’s Thomas Mueller (10) and one ahead of Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo (9).

Messi also levelled Ronaldo in terms of most goals scored in major tournaments. 13 of Messi’s 22 such goals came in Copa America. However, he is the only one between the two to have a goal in the FIFA World Cup knockouts.

Argentina eventually won 2-1 in the match against Australia. Julian Alvarez scored the second goal while Australia pulled one back off an own goal. La Albiceleste will now take on Netherlands, who beat USA 3-1 in the first round of 16 tie on Saturday, in the quarterfinal next week.

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DOJO De Succoro wins accolades at NBSII Goa Championship

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Porvorim: DOJO De Succoro Porvorim participated in NBSII Goa Kata championship held at Mapusa on May 29.

The participants were guided by Head Chief Renshi Nityanand Juvekar and Instructor Sensei Shashi Sahani.

Winners of the competition are: Sanika Satardekar, Sampurn Satardekar, Satvik Toraskar, Sneha Bhandari, Mishka Vipin, Surabhi Polai, Suraj Polai, Vaishnavi Singh, Anshuman Singh, Kunal Yadav, Shaurya Shet Dessai, Kusum Nanavare and Riyansh Gosavi. (GoaNewsHub)

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