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About Us

The Goa Tennis Association is the governing body for tennis in the state of Goa, India.  

 

The Goa State Tennis Association (GSTA) is dedicated to fostering and promoting the sport of tennis throughout Goa. Established on 29th July 1997, GSTA has been the cornerstone of tennis development in the region, providing a platform for players of all ages and skill levels to engage in the sport. Our mission is to cultivate a thriving tennis community by organizing high-quality tournaments, offering comprehensive coaching programs, and supporting local talent.

 

Our association is proud to host numerous events, from local competitions to state-level championships, ensuring that players have ample opportunities to showcase their skills and grow competitively. We are committed to nurturing young talent through our junior programs and providing pathways for players to reach their highest potential.

 

At GSTA, we believe in the power of sportsmanship, discipline, and dedication. Our team, led by passionate and experienced professionals, works tirelessly to create an inclusive and supportive environment for all tennis enthusiasts. We collaborate with various clubs and organizations to enhance the reach and impact of our initiatives.

 

Join us in our journey to elevate tennis in Goa. Whether you are a budding player, a seasoned competitor, or a passionate fan, the Goa State Tennis Association welcomes you to be a part of our vibrant tennis community. Together, let's celebrate the spirit of tennis and drive the sport to new heights in our beautiful state.

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Our Vision

At Goa State Tennis Association, our vision is to be a leading force in the advancement of tennis, inspiring excellence, fostering talent, and cultivating a passionate, inclusive community dedicated to the love of the sport in Goa and beyond. 

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Our Mission

 Our mission is to promote the sport of tennis in Goa, provide training and development opportunities for players of all ages and skill levels, and organize competitive events to foster talent and sportsmanship. environment where athletes of all backgrounds feel welcome and supported.

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Community

At Goa State Tennis Association, we're more than just an organization - we're a community of tennis enthusiasts who share a common goal. We're committed to creating a positive and inclusive environment where tennis players of all backgrounds feel welcome and supported.

Meet The Team

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Sameer Kakodkar

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President

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Santosh Fondekar

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Vice President

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Raju Paiginkar

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Vice President

Raju is an alumnus of Bombay University with an expertise in business linked to construction and real estate. Raju is a sports and fitness enthusiast and has been actively involved with Badminton and Tennis activities in South Goa. Raju believes in integrating tennis with education and has a dream and vision of tennis being played in every Goan village from the lowest to the highest levels

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Sachin Dukle

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Secretary

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Rohan Kamat

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Treasurer

Rohan has been playing tennis since the age of 8.  He has done his graduation from Goa Engineering College (Mechanical) where he represented his college as Captain of the Tennis Team and has done his post-graduation from Goa Institute of Management (Finance). With 13 years of Industry experience in real estate and executing multiple apartment and villa projects, Rohan believes in making the infrastructure easily available,  for playing the sport. Giving people easy access to the sports infrastructure, in close proximity of one's residence gives an impetus to the sport.

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Sanjay Shinde

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M Tech in applied Geology from Sagar University Madhya Pradesh, Senior executive at TISCO Jamshedpur, Sesa Goa, and Dempo, Hon secretary of GSTA from 2002 to 2008. Promoted the sport at grassroots by organising coaching camps for school children at Panjim Gymkhana and BPS Margao, Organised interaction with Leander Paes at Panjim Gymkhana Promoting the sport at grassroots is the only way forward

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Sanket Nayak

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Sanket is an alumnus of Goa Engineering College, Goa Institute of Management and CFA Institute, USA, with expertise in Strategy Transformation and Financial Advisory. Sanket is extremely passionate about sports, health, and fitness and has also been part of socio-cultural events including student’s organizations, community welfare camps, and music / theatre groups. Having played tennis since his childhood days, in the recent years, Sanket has been actively involved in tennis related events / activities in South Goa. Over the years, Sanket has developed observational & analytical skills with a risk management mindset, and believes in sustainable development of anything: maybe a business, an entity, or a sport. Going with this mindset, Sanket believes a strong grassroot level program (bottom-up approach), backed by a holistic state-wide tennis policy would take the sport to a different level.

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Anurag Agrawal

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Anurag Agrawal is a passionate tennis player and an active supporter of the sport in Goa. An active sportsman since childhood, he has represented his school, college, and university in badminton, table tennis, and cricket. Anurag earned his degree in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering, followed by an MS–MBA from Boston University.
Off the court, he serves as Vice President of the Agrawal Group of Companies, a diversified conglomerate with interests spanning mining, real estate, pharmaceuticals, renewable energy, shipbuilding, education, and farming. Driven by excellence both in business and sport, Anurag brings vision and commitment to the growth of tennis in the state.

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Shivan Desai

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Shivan is an alumnus of ILS law institute and has completed his Masters in Law  from Pune university. He is a lawyer  practicing primarily in The High court of Bombay at Goa and in the Supreme Court of India in commercial, international  and constitutional law. Being an exponent of international law, He was enrolled  as a member of  legal Network  International(LNI ), a Global  network of  law firms.  Shivan is an avid sportsperson , having represented the state of Goa in Badminton and his college and university  in Cricket. After passionately following International tennis  from his school days, he  actively took up to Tennis as a sport  during his college years  in Pune and has a deep understanding of the game. He desires to play an active part in popularising tennis in the state of Goa  and nurture local talent to represent the state and the country in future.

Members of the Board

Anurag Agarwal

Ben Saldanha

Jude Mascarenhas

Nikunj Gupta

Nitin Bandekar

Sanket Nayak

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