The 8th YMCA All Goa Major Ranking Table Tennis Tournament concluded in thrilling fashion at the Indoor Stadium, Campal; with Anshuman Agarwal and Pradnya Caro emerging Men’s and Women’s singles winners, thereby securing the Late Baptista Vaz Rolling Trophies. Pradnya had a great run in the tournament, adding two more titles in U17 and U19 Girls to bag a triple crown. Chandan Caro too secured a triple, winning titles in U13, U15 and U19 Boys to join his sister in achieving this unique feat.
The YMCA Major Ranking Tournament which had more than 200 entries saw a series of impressive victories across various age groups. In the Girls U11 category, Sachi Dessai triumphed over Inara D’Souza with a clean sweep of 3-0 (11-8, 11-7, 11-1), while Yug Prabhu dominated Kavish Dalvi 3-0 (11-3, 11-4, 11-6) in the Boys U11 final. Ishita Colaso showcased her skill in the Girls U13 category by defeating Aarna Lotlikar 3-0 (11-8, 11-1, 11-5). Chandan Caro emerged victorious in the Boys U13 and Boys U15 categories, defeating Dhruva Kamat 3-0 (11-7, 11-3, 11-6) and Rishan Shaikh 3-1 (5-11, 11-8, 11-4, 11-3) respectively. Neeza Kamat won the Girls U15 title by overcoming Ishita Colaso 3-0 (11-8, 11-6, 11-2).
In the higher age groups, Pradnya Caro excelled by winning both the Girls U17 and Girls U19 titles, defeating Ishita Colaso 3-1 (11-4, 11-7, 5-11, 11-5) and Anushri Naik 3-0 (11-7, 11-3, 11-6) respectively. Aaron Farias took the Boys U17 title by beating Chandan Caro 3-1 (9-11, 11-5, 12-10, 11-7), while Chandan reversed the result, securing victory in the Boys U19 final against Aaron with a close 3-2 win (13-11, 7-11, 6-11, 11-6, 11-8). Anshuman Agarwal claimed the Men’s title, defeating Rishan Shaikh 4-1 (9-11, 11-9, 11-7, 11-8, 12-10), and Pradnya Caro won the Women’s title in a thrilling match against Urvi Surlakar 3-2 (10-12, 10-12, 12-10, 11-7, 11-9). The Veterans Doubles title was secured by the duo of Deepak Gopani and Prashant Kaisare, who edged out Shawn Soares and Ratnadeep Shivani 3-2.
The tournament was organised by YMCA Panjim in aegis with Goa TT Association and SAG. In a special ceremony, Lloyd Fernandes, a National and International Medal winner in Para Table Tennis, was felicitated for his contributions and achievements in the sport, his presence adding a layer of inspiration. YMCA dignitaries namely Adv Joseph Vaz, Elvis Gomes, Clyde Lobo, Roy Gaspar, Errol Pires, Sanil Da Costa, Alvito D’Silva and GTTA Secretary Christopher Menezes were among those who graced the closing function.
Finals Results:
Girls U11: Sachi Dessai def. Inara D’ Souza 3-0 (11-8, 11-7, 11-1)
Boys U11: Yug Prabhu def. Kavish Dalvi 3-0 (11-3, 11-4, 11-6)
Girls U13: Ishita Colaso def. Aarna Lotlikar 3-0 (11-8, 11-1, 11-5)
Boys U13: Chandan Caro def. Dhruva Kamat 3-0 (11-7, 11-3, 11-6)
Girls U15: Neeza Kamat def. Ishita Colaso 3-0 (11-8, 11-6, 11-2)
Boys U15: Chandan Caro def. Rishan Shaikh 3-1 (5-11, 11-8, 11-4, 11-3)
Girls U17: Pradnya Caro def. Ishita Colaso 3-1 (11-4, 11-7, 5-11, 11-5)
Boys U17: Aaron Farias def. Chandan Caro 3-1 (9-11, 11-5, 12-10, 11-7)
Girls U19: Pradnya Caro def. Anushri Naik 3-0 (11-7, 11-3, 11-6)
Boys U19: Chandan Caro def. Aaron Farias 3-2 (13-11, 7-11, 6-11, 11-6, 11-8)
Men: Anshuman Agarwal def. Rishan Shaikh 4-1 (9-11, 11-9, 11-7, 11-8, 12-10)
Women: Pradnya Caro def. Urvi Surlakar 3-2 (10-12, 10-12, 12-10, 11-7, 11-9)
Veterans Doubles: Deepak Gopani / Prashant Kaisare def. Shawn Soares / Ratnadeep Shivani 3-2.
