BHUBANESWAR 28-Oct-2018
China emerged champions in the 3rd Asia Rugby Sevens U-18 Girls Championship, defeating Hong Kong 28-5 in the final here at Kalinga Stadium today. Host India finished fourth after losing to Thailand 5-25. Qatar won the Plate final, beating Philippines 15-10.
Earlier in the semifinals, China beat Thailand 47-0, while Hong Kong prevailed over India 50-7. Odisha Governor Prof Ganeshi Lal handed over the trophy in the closing ceremony. Asian Rugby Football Unior president Aga Hussain, Local MP Prasanna Patsani, MLA Priyadarshi Mishra and Sports Department Secretary Vishal Dev were present on the occasion.
