BHUBANESWAR 11-Aug-2019
A 12-member Indian women team, consisting of four players from Odisha, won silver medal in the Asia Rugby Sevens Trophy, which was held at GBK Sports Complex in Jakarta, Indonesia on 10 and 11 August, 2019. The gold medal was captured by Philippines.
Indian women won three three matches and lost one in the two-day tournament. Led by Vahbiz Bharucha, beat Chinese Taipei 34-0, Guam 29-14 and host Indonesia 21-17, but lost to eventual champions Philippines 12-17.
Meanwhile, Indian men finished fifth in the tournament, winning three matches and losing one. Led by Bikash Khatri, Indian men beat Brunei 33-7, but lost to Singapore 12-27 on the opening day.
