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Bhubaneswar-based tribal school, Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) won the Central Zone Women`s Rugby Tournament at CC&FC ground in Kolkata earlier yesterday. Led by Meerarani Hembram, KISS blanked Jungle Crows (Kolkata) in the final 7-0.
Altogether five teams, including three from Kolkata participated in the 10-a-side tournament. KISS women started their campaign with a 7-0 win over Young Rugby Club (Kolkata).
They won their next two league matches against Sri Shikhshyatana and Jungle Crows (both Kolkata) 42-0 and 14-0 respectively to reach the semifinals, where they prevailed over home-town opponents Bhubaneswar Rugby Club 14-0.
KISS team: Meerarani Hembram (captain), Bhagyalaxmi Barik, Hupi Majhi, Sanjukta Munda, Hiramani Soren, Susanti Majhi, Sumitra Banara, Sumitra Naik, Monika Majhi, Soni Mandangi, Rajani Sabar, Manjulata Pradhan, Basanti Pangi. Coaches: Roshan Xaxa, Debasis Rout; Manager: Manisha Tarasia.
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PHOTO: Centra Zone champions KISS women`s rugby team in Bhubaneswar on September 8, 2013.
