HOST: Government of Odisha, in collaboration with Odisha Rugby Football Association (ORFA) and Indian Rugby Football Union (IRFU)

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*     The inaugural Asia Rugby Seven U-18 Girls’ Championship, featuring six nations, was held in Dubai (Nov 30-Dec 2, 2016) where Hong Kong won the title, defeating Kazakhstan 12-5 in the final.
*     A 12-member Indian team finished third, beating Sri Lanka 15-7.
*     Rugby India General Manager Nasser Hussain was the coach of the Indian team.
*     Uzbekistan and UAE were other two nationas in the fray.
*     In the second edition, Japan emerged champions beating defending champions Hong Kong in the final. India finished runners-up.
*     The Indian National Camp for the 3rd edition is underway at KIIT International School in Bhubaneswar.