Naveen Congratulates Odisha Women’s, Men’s Rugby Teams for Winning Medals at National Championship

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has congratulated the Odisha’s Senior Women’s and Senior Men’s Rugby team for winning medals at the Senior National Rugby 7s Championship 2021, which concluded in Bhubaneswar on Sunday.

Congratulate #Odisha‘s Senior Women’s Rugby team on winning the #NationalChampionship title and Senior Men’s Rugby team on winning the bronze medal. Proud of you. @sports_odisha #RugbyChampionship2021 #SeniorNationalsRugby

— Naveen Patnaik (@Naveen_Odisha) December 20, 2021

The Senior National Rugby 7s Championship (Men & Women) 2021 organised by Rugby India, Odisha Rugby Football Association (ORFA), Department of Sports & Youth Services, Govt. of Odisha & KIIT – Deemed to be University is being held at KIIT Rugby Stadium, Campus 13 from 17th – 19th December 2021.

A total 700 participants from 27 men teams & 24 women teams are participating in this said championship.

GIRLS POSITION:

In the finals, Odisha team beat Maharashtra by a score of 20-10. In the 3rd position match, Delhi beat West Bengal by a score of 30-7.
• 1st Place – Odisha
• 2nd Place – Maharashtra
• 3rd Place – Delhi

BOYS POSITION:

In the finals, Haryana beat Maharashtra by a score of 24-10. In the 3rd position match, Odisha beat Delhi by a score of 12-10.
• 1st Place – Haryana
• 2nd Place – Maharashtra
• 3rd Place – Odisha