National Games: Odisha win gold, bronze in rugby

Odisha achieved remarkable success in rugby sevens with the State women team clinching the coveted gold medal and the men team settling for bronze medal in the 37th National Games at the Athletics Stadium in Bambolim, Goa today.

Odisha women team retained the titles, defeating Bihar in the final match 12-7. Earlier in the semifinals, Odisha women hammered West Bengal 37-0. Led by Hupi Majhi, Odisha women emerged Pool-A toppers, trouncing host Goa 52-0, Bihar 27-5 and Kerala 25-0 to storm into quarterfinals where they mauled Karnataka 64-0.



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