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Physical Education
Supporting physical education programmes, school participation, teacher coordination and school-level sports activities across South Goa.
About DSYA
Building The Future Of
Sports In Goa
Value
Excellence in sports at State, National and International level by motivating and encouraging sportspersons.
Vision
- Promote inclusion and equal opportunity
- Inspire a life through sports
- Create a culture of lifelong participation
Mission
- Identify and nurture sporting talent
- Provide quality sports infrastructure
- Support athletes and sporting institutions
- Encourage grassroots sports development
Shri Narendra Modi
Hon'ble Prime Minister Of India
Hon'ble Prime Minister Of India
I am honored to convey my heartfelt greetings to the people of Goa and the entire sporting community. Goa has a rich and vibrant sporting spirit, reflecting the values of unity, excellence, discipline, and sportsmanship. I commend the Government of Goa, athletes, coaches, officials, and all those working towards the growth and development of sports in the state. Your collective efforts continue to create opportunities for young talent and strengthen Goa’s position on the sporting map of India.
DSYA Departments
Supporting competitive sports, athlete participation, inter-school competitions and
sports development programmes across Goa.
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Sports Development
Supporting competitive sports, inter-school competitions, athlete participation, talent development and sporting programmes across Goa.
03
Coaching
Supporting coaching programmes, training camps, athlete development and specialist sports coaching.
04
Projects & Infrastructure
Supporting sports infrastructure projects, facility development, maintenance and project monitoring.
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Youth Department
Supporting physical education programmes, school participation, teacher coordination and school-level sports activities across North Goa.
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Administration
Supporting departmental administration, grants, services, records, coordination and operational activities.
Organisation Structure
Connecting leadership, departments, and grassroots sports
development across the state.
Leadership
Sports Minister
Shri. Ramesh Tawadkar
Sports Secretary
Secretary
Shri. Santosh Sukhdeve
Directorate Head
Director
Dr. Ajay R. Gaude
Administration
Dy. Director (Administration)
Shri. Pandurang Talgaonkar
Dy. Director (Sports & Youth Affairs)
Dr. Vivek Pawar
Assistant Director (Coaching)
Shri. Irwin Silvestre Cordo
Physical Education North AD (PEN)
Shri. Dinesh B. Desai
Sports Section
Assistant Physical Education Officer
Shri. Deepak Gaonkar
State Sports Organizer
Shri. Anant Sawal
Zonal Sports Organizer
Shri. Sanjay Shirodkar
Accounts Section
Assistant Director (Projects)
Smt. Neelam Mayekar
Assistant Accounts Officer
Smt. Reena S. Kandolkar
Youth Section
Zonal Sports Organizer