Bihar Aims to Defend Title as Sub-Junior National Rugby Sevens Championship Commences
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Synopsis
The Sub-Junior National Rugby Sevens Championships commence in Gwalior, with Bihar defending their title among 21 U15 girls' teams. The introduction of contact rugby aims to strengthen India's national age-grade teams as they prepare for competition on the Asian front.
Key Takeaways
- Bihar seeks to defend its championship title.
- Event taking place at LNIPE in Gwalior.
- Transition from touch to contact rugby.
- Participation from 21 states with 252 players.
- Key teams include Maharashtra and Rajasthan.
Gwalior, Feb 10 (NationPress) The defending champions Bihar are set to defend their title at the Sub-Junior National Rugby Sevens Championships, which begins on Tuesday at the Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE) with participation from 21 teams in the U15 girls' category.
This tournament represents a crucial development for Indian Rugby, as it introduces contact rugby for the Sub-Junior age group (U15). This shift from touch rugby to contact rugby aligns with the federation's goal to fortify the Indian national age-grade teams, preparing them to compete against teams on the Asian stage.
The championship will unfold over two days—February 11 and 12—where 252 players from 21 participating states will compete for the prestigious trophy.
Maharashtra and Rajasthan, ranked second and third respectively, will be aiming to challenge Bihar and secure the gold medal.
“The future of Rugby in our country is dependent on the number of young people who choose this sport. A significant portion of our players representing the Indian National team began their careers in age-grade events like the Sub-Junior National Championships. Thus, the upcoming U-15 National Championships are essential for Rugby India,” commented Rahul Bose, president of the Indian Rugby Football Union.
“We are thrilled to host these championships at the Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE) in Gwalior. Our thanks to LNIPE for their support in hosting this event,” he added.
Complete Pools:
Pool A: Bihar, Assam, and Delhi
Pool B: Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Goa
Pool C: Rajasthan, Haryana, and Manipur
Pool D: Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh
Pool E: Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Uttarakhand
Pool F: Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, and Chandigarh
Pool G: Kerala, Jammu & Kashmir, and Punjab
