The Societe Generale India under-18 girl’s rugby team will take part in the Rugby Sevens event at the Paris World Games 2017 on July 8 and 9. Last year, the team won the bronze medal at the inaugural Asian under-18 Rugby Sevens Championship held in the UAE.
The UAE Federation, Swiss Federation, Atlantis Girls (USA) , AAS Sarcelles, Comité Paris Ile de France, Baby Paris Ladies are the other teams that will feature in the PWG held as a part of France’s bid to host the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Mahesh Mathai, Secretary General, Rugby India said: "We are committed towards strengthening women’s rugby and age-grade rugby in India. We have been identifying credible opportunities, and with the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia in sight, we are investing in a high performance plan for women athletes. This strategic approach is aimed at identifying new talent and providing a program designed specifically to maximise the players potential with the ultimate goal of making a mark in rugby internationally.’’
The PWG will feature football, badminton, basketball, handball, Rugby Sevens and volleyball and it will be conducted from July 7 to 13. Around 15,000 athletes in the age group of 10-25 and from over 60 countries are expected to participate in the event.
The team:
Sumitra Nayak (Captain), Basanti Pangi, Soni Mandangi, Rajani Sabar, Lija Sardar (all Odisha), Rima Oraon, Lachmi Oraon, Punam Oraon, Sandhya Rai, Suman Oraon (all West Bengal), Gargee Walekar (Maharashtra), Sultana (Delhi).
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