Kolhapur A win at the Second League of Khelo India Women’s Rugby League
Pune, 8th December, 2023: Kolahpur A outplayed Nashik 45-00 to win under girls 18 event at second leg of Khelo India Women’s Rugby League under the aegis of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and the Sports Authority of India, Rugby India and played at Shree Shivchatrapati Kreeda Complex Mhalunge Balewadi.
In the semifinals Kolhapur A beat Mumbai Staikers 24-05, while Nashik scored a 26-05 win over Thane A.
.After a successful two-day event in Lucknow, the second leg of the league in Pune is expected to have a massive turnout with over 66 teams and 792 women slated to participate over 8-10 December 2023.
“With a commendable first leg in Lucknow, The Khelo India Women’s League has begun to gather momentum. The motto behind this initiative backed by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, is to encourage women to make sport a part of their identity. It gives us immense joy to be able to facilitate this for young girls and women across the country, and we thank the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports for their belief in our sport.” Said Mr. Rahul Bose, President, Indian Rugby Football Union, on the onset of second leg of the league.
The winner Kolhapur A team got trophy. The prizes were given away at the hands of Shri. Sudhir More, Joint Director, Directorate of Sports and Youth Services, Govt. of Maharashtra
Results: Girls Under 18: Semifinal Round:
Kolhapur A: 24(Samruddhi 10, Namrata 5, Anushka 5, Neha 4) bt Mumbai Staikers: 5(Kyra 5);
Nashik: 26(Eshwari 10, Swati 11, Snehal 5) bt Thane A: 5(Aditi 5)
Final Round: Kolhapur A: 45(Namrata 15, Neha 10, Trupti 10, Samruddhi 5, Anushka 5) bt Nashik: 0.
3rd and 4th Place:
Mumbai Staikers: 53(Kyra 15, Lavanya 13, 10, Sanchal 5, Rutuja 5) bt Thane A: Aditi 5).
