{"id":98570,"date":"2024-11-26T17:51:39","date_gmt":"2024-11-26T12:21:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/?p=98570"},"modified":"2024-11-26T17:51:39","modified_gmt":"2024-11-26T12:21:39","slug":"goa-rugby-7s-a-thrilling-debut-in-the-heart-of-goa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goakhabar.com\/?p=98570","title":{"rendered":"Goa Rugby 7s : A Thrilling Debut in the Heart of Goa\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Goa Khabar : Rugby enthusiasts were treated to an electrifying weekend as the\u00a0 Crocotryles Rugby Foundation (CRF) hosted the inaugural Goa Rugby 7s at Don Bosco College of\u00a0 Engineering, Fatorda, on November 23-24, 2024.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The event showcased some of the finest rugby talent from across India, featuring top-tier teams\u00a0 including <\/span>Crocotryles Rugby Foundation (Goa)<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span>Delhi Hurricanes<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span>Bangalore Rugby Club<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span>CSA Kerala<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,\u00a0 <\/span>Future Hope Harlequins (West Bengal)<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span>Dragons Rugby Club (Goa)<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span>Chennai Cubs<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Teams\u00a0 competed fiercely in <\/span>Men\u2019s Contact<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span>Women\u2019s Contact<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span>Mixed Touch <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">categories, delivering\u00a0 unforgettable moments of skill, strategy, and sportsmanship.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Delhi Hurricanes Dominate the Field\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delhi Hurricanes emerged as the standout team, clinching victories across all three categories, thanks\u00a0 in part to their roster of star players.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span>Men\u2019s Contact <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">team featured Indian national rugby icons like <\/span>Mohit Khatri<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span>Deepak Punia<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and\u00a0 <\/span>Prince Khatri<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, whose exceptional athleticism and teamwork made a significant impact on the\u00a0 tournament. In the <\/span>Women\u2019s Contact <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">category, the Hurricanes were led by standout national players\u00a0 <\/span>Sandhya Rai <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span>Sheetal Sharma<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, who dazzled spectators with their skill and determination.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span>Mixed Touch <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">final saw Delhi Hurricanes edge out the Chennai Cubs with a narrow 15-10 victory.\u00a0 The <\/span>Women\u2019s Contact <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">final was a masterclass in dominance as the Hurricanes overwhelmed the\u00a0 Crocotryles Rugby Foundation team with a commanding 29-0 win. The tournament\u2019s highlight came\u00a0 in the <\/span>Men\u2019s Contact <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">final, where Delhi Hurricanes faced Future Hope Harlequins in a nail-biting clash,\u00a0 ultimately prevailing 19-14.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Final Results:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Men&#8217;s Contact: 1st: Delhi Hurricanes 2nd: Future Hope Harlequins 3rd: Bangalore Rugby Club\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women&#8217;s Contact: 1st: Delhi Hurricanes 2nd: Crocotryles Rugby Foundation 3rd: Dragons\u00a0 Rugby Club\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mixed Touch: 1st: Delhi Hurricanes 2nd: Chennai Cubs 3rd: Crocotryles Rugby Foundation\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Event Highlights\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tournament was graced by <\/span>Chief Guest Mr. Vijai Sardesai<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, MLA of Fatorda, and <\/span>Mr. Gavin Dias<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,\u00a0 General Manager of GTDC. Their support played a pivotal role in ensuring the success of this landmark\u00a0 event, setting the stage for what promises to be an annual celebration of rugby excellence in Goa.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Brandan Crasto<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, President of the Crocotryles Rugby Foundation, expressed gratitude to all teams,\u00a0 participants, and supporters, stating: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe response to the first-ever Goa Rugby 7s has been incredible.\u00a0 It\u2019s a testament to the growing love for rugby in India and the strength of our community. 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