Forca Goa Foundation to take part in Global Goals World Cup finlals

Team Forca Goa are headed to New York to participate in the Global Goals World Cup Finals. The team which consists of team manager Ishita Godinho along with players Simone Lalwani, Avia Vas, Yadnya Parwar, Valenie Fernandes, Sneha Fernandes and Joyvi Fernandes will be representing India at this prestigious event.

The Forca Goa Foundation team were crowned winners of the India leg of the tournament in Mumbai and got the opportunity to represent India in the finals. The Global Goals World Cup is an all-women’s competition held at the backdrop of the UN General Assembly week in New York City.

Jump Networks Limited (JUMPNET), a leading technology company, has come on board as the principal sponsor for the team. As a company that aligns with the Foundation’s mission and community-based approach JUMPNET has made it possible for the girls from Goa to experience this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and represent the country.

The Global Goals World Cup events leverage the power of football to drive awareness around the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and empower young girls and women around the world to take action. The competition is not just about scoring goals in the game but also about how the SDGs are being actioned by the teams and their sponsors - reflecting the many ways we all can play for a better world.

Squad

Simone Lalwani - Defender

Velanie Fernades - Mid-fielder

Joyvi Fernandes - Winger

Sneha Fernandes - Defender

Yadnya Parwar - Defender

Avia Vas - Mid-fielder

Ishita Godinho – Team Manager