GCA opens Pink Centre at Chicalim to boost grassroots and women’s cricket
VASCO: The Goa Cricket Association (GCA) has inaugurated a new Pink Centre at Chicalim to strengthen grassroots cricket and promote women’s cricket in Goa, providing aspiring cricketers from Vasco and surrounding areas with improved training infrastructure.
GCA president and former Ranji Trophy player Mahesh Dessai said the initiative would help nurture young talent and create a pathway for players to progress to Goa’s age-group teams.
Dabolim MLA Mauvin Godinho, who was present at the inauguration, lauded the GCA’s initiative to promote women’s cricket.
“Mormugao has produced cricketers and has a deep love for the game. There is tremendous interest in women’s cricket as well. The GCA has taken this huge step towards its promotion. Good work by Mahesh, Tulsidas and Majid shows that they are bringing about positive change, with the aim of making Goa known for cricket. Right now, we are doing reasonably well in all formats of the game,” said Godinho.
Experienced coaches have been appointed, with a focus on preparing youngsters for under-14 and under-16 selections. The facility is currently being used as a practice and net area, with plans to make the entire ground available for cricket activities within the next five to six months.
Plans are also underway to organise inter-zone matches between North Goa and South Goa, providing emerging cricketers with valuable competitive exposure.
GCA secretary Tulsidas Shetye, vice-president Paresh Fadte, joint secretary Anant Naik and treasurer Abdul Majid were among those present at the inauguration. The initiative marks another step towards expanding cricket infrastructure and creating greater opportunities for both grassroots and women’s cricket in Goa.
Loading ...