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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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Odisha men received the bronze medal by getting the better of West Bengal 10-0 today. Odisha settled for bronze medal after losing to Maharashtra in the semifinals 14-19. They reached the last-four stage by defeating Bihar Poo-A league, Odisha beat Kerala 15-12, Goa 14-5 and lost to Haryana 10-17.
ODISHA MEN RUGBY TEAM: Suguda Majhi, Binod Marandi, Ashok Hansdah, Jugal Kishore Majhi, Rajkishore Murmu, Bibhuti Bhusan Sethy, Asis Sabar, Shanawaz Ahmed, Narayan Sahu, Ajit Kumar Hansdah, Ganesh Dhangada Majhi, Sale Majhi. Coach: Upendra Kumar Mohanty, Manager: Bharat Kumar Sahoo, Physio: Shibashish Pati.
ODISHA WOMEN RUGBY TEAM: Hupi Majhi (Captain), Nirmalya Rout, Tarulata Naik, Sandhyarani Tudu, Dumuni Marndi, Mama Naik, Sunita Hansdah, Malini Soy, Rina Singh, Kabita Kasturi Padihari, Arati Murmu. Coach: Manas Kumar Jena, Manager: Prangya Paramita Garabadu, Physio: Soumyasri Mishra.
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TOP: Players of Odisha women rugby team celebrate with their National Games gold medal in Bambolim in Goa on 27 October 2023.
RIGHT: Players of Odisha men rugby team pose with their National Games bronze medal in Bambolim in Goa on 27 October 2023. in Bambolim in Goa on 27 October 2023.
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