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NEWS BITS8 AAIConnect ISSUE 52 | February 2026Review of welfare initiatives at Goa International AirportThe Airports Authority of India reaffirmed its commitmentto social responsibility as Ms. Shikha Rani, President ofKalyanmayee - AAI's women's welfare wing - chaired areview meeting at Goa International Airport onth16 February,2026.Thesessionfocusedonevaluatingtheprogress of ongoing welfare programmes and outliningfuture initiatives aimed at uplifting the weaker sections ofsociety.Inauguration of All India Public Sector Football Tournament 2025%u201326The All India Public Sector Football Tournament 2025%u201326 was inaugurated in Goa by Shri Vipin Kumar, Chairman, th AAI, on 16 February, 2026 in the presence of senior dignitaries and sports enthusiasts. Addressing the gathering, the Chairman inspired the players by emphasizing the core values of team spirit, sportsmanship, resilience, and discipline. The inaugural ceremony was marked by vibrant traditional Goan folk dances and a spirited players' parade, setting an enthusiastic tone for the tournament. A total of 12 elite teams representing leading Public Sector Undertakings from across the country participated in this prestigious sporting event. AAI Women's Carrom Team triumphs at All India Public Sector ChampionshipThe AAI Women's Carrom Team has emerged victorious at the All India Public Sector Carrom team championship organized by Bank of Baroda in Vadodara. Demonstrating exceptional skill, strategicfocus, and outstanding teamwork, the team broughtlaurels to the Airports Authority of India. Theirremarkable achievement reflects AAI's commitment tofostering talent and promoting excellence beyond thesphere of aviation, further enhancing the organisation'sreputationinthe sportingarena.