Panaji: Sports Minister Ramesh Tawadkar has congratulated Valanka Alemao on being elected President of the Goa Football Association (GFA) and assured his support to the association for the growth of football.
“I congratulate her on being elected President of the GFA. I assure my support to the Association for the growth of football and to encourage our youth in this field,” Tawadkar said.
GPCC President Girish Chodankar has also congratulated Valanka Alemao on her victory.
“Heartiest congratulations to Ms. Valanka Alemao on her historic election as the first woman President of the Goa Football Association (GFA),” Chodankar said.
“This is a proud milestone for women’s leadership in Goan football. Wishing her a successful tenure in strengthening grassroots football, promoting young talent and taking Goan football to greater heights,” Chodankar further said.
Churchill Brothers FC Goa has also congratulated Valanka Alemao on her victory.
“From becoming the first woman elected to the AIFF Executive Committee in its 83-year history, to serving on FIFA’s Women’s Development Committee, and now being elected President of the Goa Football Association — Valanka Alemao continues to break barriers and make history!” the club said.
“Churchill Brothers FC Goa proudly congratulates our CEO, Ms. Valanka Alemao, on this historic achievement. We thank the entire Goan football fraternity for its unwavering support and the people of Goa for embracing change and giving a dedicated leader the opportunity to take Goan football forward,” it further said.
