Odisha women recaptured the crown in the 13th Senior National Rugby Sevens Championship, trouncing defending champions Bihar 27-0 in the lop-sided final at the State Sports Complex in Rajgir, Bihar today. With this victory Odisha avenged the defeat they suffered against Bihar in the final last year. Odisha received a cash award of Rs 2.5 lakh, along with the champions trophy and gold medal.
The final marked the third successive summit clash between Odisha and Bihar, underlining their dominance in the womens competition. Leading Odisha from the front, Nirmalya Rout scored 15 points through three tries, while Tarulata Naik added 10 points with two tries. Parbati Hansdah also got on the scoresheet, sealing a comprehensive victory and a third national title in six years for Odisha women.