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ISL’s FC Goa dedicates home jersey to the return of fans to the stadium for 2022-23 season
Mumbai: FC Goa, which takes part in the ISL, dedicates its official home jersey for the 2022-23 season to the fans of the club. They finally have the opportunity to return to the stadium to watch their players play at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda.
The FC Goa home jersey for the 2022–23 season predominantly features a striped pattern of two different shades of the club’s bright orange. A series of wavy lines of a lighter shade runs across the stripes, forming a secondary pattern.
This wavy pattern is symbolic of the fans, who form an Ocean of Orange every time the team takes to the field at Fatorda. Football and the waves of the ocean are intrinsic parts of the fabric of Goan society, and the jersey is a representation of the same.
As the stars of FC Goa don the new home jersey, they will be representing the whole of Goa in their quest for success and silverware. To complete the look, the collar and sleeves of the FC Goa 2022-2023 home jersey also feature trim in red and white.
A deeper meaning behind the jersey: The club added that the 2022-23 season is one of great importance to Indian football, as fans will return to the stands for the first time since Covid-19 first struck the country over two years ago. In a bid to minimise the damage caused by the virus, the last two editions of the Hero Indian Super League—2020–21 and 2021–22—were held completely behind closed doors, with the teams having to follow strict safety regulations within bio-bubbles.
All of that will change this time around, as the country has since moved on to a state of normalcy. With the Gaurs’ faithful looking forward to turning up to their favourite team’s matches in large numbers, FC Goa have also acknowledged their presence in their new home jersey.
“We feel excited about playing in front of our fans once again. They have been with us through thick and thin, and have always been our biggest source of motivation. The last time we played with fans cheering us from the sidelines, we won the Hero ISL Shield. Their support was an important reason for us lifting the Durand Cup as well, last year in Kolkata.
“It feels nice to know that we have included an aspect of the fans in our new home shirts. The pattern looks good, of course, but it has also given the shirt an even greater meaning. Every time we wear the shirt, we will now be reminded of their presence and support as we look to challenge for the Hero ISL Trophy,” FC Goa captain, Brandon Fernandes, said.
The FC Goa home jersey for the 2022–23 season will soon be available for purchase at shop.fcgoa.in.
Gaming
Roblox appoints Sunil Rao as India managing director to drive growth
Former AWS leader to lead creator ecosystem, partnerships and local strategy
MUMBAI: Roblox has appointed Sunil Rao as managing director for India, as the company looks to deepen its footprint in one of its fastest-growing markets.
Rao, who will join in May, will serve as the senior-most representative for Roblox in India, leading local strategy, partnerships and day-to-day operations. His mandate includes strengthening the platform’s presence, supporting the creator ecosystem and aligning India’s market needs with global priorities.
A key focus area will be nurturing India’s growing community of developers and creators, enabling local studios to leverage Roblox’s tools for scaling and monetisation. Globally, the platform’s creator community earned over $1.5 billion in 2025, underlining the economic potential of user-generated content ecosystems.
“Roblox is at the forefront of enabling a new generation of creators and games. India’s scale, creativity, and entrepreneurial energy present a massive opportunity,” said Rao. “I’m excited to build a vibrant and inclusive ecosystem that empowers developers and creators across the country. Ensuring child safety and aligning closely with India’s regulatory framework will be among my top priorities.”
Welcoming the appointment, Roblox vice president international Zhen Fang said India represents a high-potential market for the company. “Sunil brings deep expertise in building operations across diverse markets, and his passion for community-centric platforms makes him the ideal leader to drive our next chapter of growth in the country.”
Rao brings over two decades of experience across technology platforms, venture capital and developer ecosystems. He was previously part of the leadership team at Amazon Web Services, where he led strategy and corporate business development across Asia-Pacific and Japan. He also served as a partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners, working closely with startups and founders.
Earlier in his career, Rao played a key role in building developer ecosystems at Symbian, Nokia and Google, contributing to the growth of major mobile and internet platforms.
With India’s large youth population and rapidly evolving digital landscape, Roblox’s latest leadership move signals a sharper focus on long-term growth, local relevance and creator-led innovation in the market.
