MONDAY, JULY 01, 2024
Team Herald
PANJIM: Sachi Dessai, Inara D’Souza, Ishita Colaso, Aarna Lotlikar and Neeza Kamat marched into the finals of YMCA All-Goa Major Ranking Table Tennis tournament, in their respective categories. The tournament is organised in collaboration with the Goa Table Tennis Association at the Indoor Stadium, Campal.
In the U-11 girls category, Sachi Dessai and Inara D’Souza emerged as finalists, with Sachi defeating Anaya Shukla 3-0 in the semi-finals and Inara narrowly overcoming Sheniz Souza Xavier 3-2. The U-13 category saw Ishita Colaso and Aarna Lotlikar advance to the finals, with Ishita dominating Ira Nadkarni, 3-0 and Aarna securing a 3-0 victory over Samaira Verlekar.
In the U-15 girl’s category, Neeza Kamat and Ishita Colaso set up a final clash after defeating Sanisha Sinha (3-1) and Pradnya Caro (3-0), respectively. Ishita Colaso stands out as a strong contender for a double victory, having reached the finals in both the U-13 and U-15 categories.
Earlier in the quarterfinals: (U-11 girls) Sachi Dessai defeated Tisha Shaikh; Anaya Shukla defeated Kavya Mahambrey; Sheniz Souza Xavier defeated Anannya Prabhudesai; Inara D’Souza defeated Trisha Kamat.
U-13: Ishita Colaso defeated Jane Vaz; Ira Nadkarni defeated Gianna George; Samaira Verlekar defeated Ruhi Nachinolkar; Aarna Lotlikar defeated Kavyaa Khalap
U-15: Neeza Kamat defeated Aarna Lotlikar; Sanisha Sinha defeated Anaya Srivastava; Ishita Colaso defeated Priyasha Nadodkar; Pradnya Caro defeated Roma Ghantkar.
