Kazakhstan women have medalled in both of the previous women’s rugby sevens events at the Asian Games, and are hoping this year to be no different. In 2010 the struck gold, while fours later it was bronze. And in 2018, Kazakhstan are aiming to continue the ‘honour’ of winning another ...
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Nakamura: Our heart desires gold at Asian Games
Ahead of the Asian Games, Asia Rugby sat down with Japan women’s sevens captain Chiharu Nakamura to look ahead to the tournament. Having won silver in 2014, Japan will be aiming to go one better when they take to the field this weekend. They face Thailand, Kazakhstan and hosts Indonesia in ...
Pakistan 7s Team to compete against Asian giants in the Asian Games
Pakistan 7s Team, The Asian Games is well and truly underway but this week sees rugby sevens comes to the party. With 12 men’s and eight women’s sides set to compete in Jakarta, all sides are looking to test themselves against the best in the continent. For Pakistan, who face a tough pool ...
Rugby 7s included in the 18th ASIAN GAMES, JAKARTA-PALEMBANG-2018
According to a press release issued by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) on its official website, Rugby 7s for men and women has been included in the list of disciplines for 18th ASIAN GAMES, JAKARTA-PALEMBANG – 2018 “This is a great result for rugby. The Asian Games are the second largest ...