The Indian women team was selected from a month-long coaching camp, which was organised by IRFU at Sports Authority of India (SAI), Kolkata and the team left for Malaysia today.

Indian women team has been placed in Group A along with Hong Kong China, Singapore National Development Team and Eagles NZ7s. Eight teams would compete in the women event. Other four teams are: Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Briars Womens Club (Australia) and Labuan Wipers.

The mens event will also feature eight teams. But India has not fielded a team in the men category. Total prize money of the tournamnet is US $5,000 for both male and female categories.
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TOP: Odisha players (L-R) Mama Naik, Hupi Majhi, Dumuni Marndi, Nirmalya Rout, Parbati Kisku and Tarulata Naik pose after getting selected in the Indian Women Team for the Borneo Sevens Rugby Championship.
RIGHT: Players and staff of Indian Women Rugby Team pose before leaving for the Borneo Sevens Rugby Championship on 15 March 2023.