Sports Personalities
- Brahmanand Sankhwalkar, prominent soccer player and former Goa captain. One of Goa's best goalkeepers. An Arjuna awardee for his achievements in sports.
- Bruno Coutinho, prominent Indian footballer and Arjuna awardee.
- Dilip Sardesai, former cricketer.
- Antao D'Souza – represented Pakistan cricket team in Tests in the 1950s and early 60s.
- Swapnil Asnodkar, opening batsman for Goa and Rajasthan Royals. Played a key role in helping his team win the inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League.
- Seraphino Antao – represented Kenya in sprinting in the Commonwealth Games during the 1950s and early 60s. Won two gold medals.
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