Goa, Feb. 4 -- Team Herald

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PANJIM: Both Goa 1 and Goa 2 have advanced to the quarterfinals of the 38th National Games Beach Volleyball event, held on Tuesday.

Goa 1 suffered a three-set defeat against Tamil Nadu but still secured a spot in the next round. Meanwhile, Goa 2 topped their group after defeating Uttar Pradesh in straight sets.

Coach Pralhad Dhawaskar expressed confidence in the teams, stating, "Both teams have performed well throughout the tournament and should qualify for the finals." However, he identified Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh as strong competitors.

In the quarterfinals, Goa 1 will face Kerala, while Goa 2 will compete against Andhra Pradesh 2.

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