Indian women’s rugby sevens begin Asian Games preparations with national camp

The Indian senior women’s rugby sevens team has begun its preparation for the upcoming Asian Games here, with coach Terence Joseph saying the focus of the national camp will be on execution and consistency.

The camp is being held at the Sports Authority of India’s Netaji Subhas Eastern Centre in Kolkata, which has been the home base for the Indian rugby team ahead of major international competitions.

The Indian eves will compete in the women’s rugby sevens tournament at the Paloma Mizuho Rugby Stadium in Nagoya from October 1 to 3. India has been drawn in Pool B alongside defending champions China, Hong Kong, China and Malaysia.

“The Asian Games is a big tournament for us. We are looking at details and consistency from the team. A lot depends on how we execute our plans in Japan,” Joseph said during a press conference in SAI Kolkata. “SAI Kolkata has been the home for the Indian rugby team. We have been conducting camps here for the past three years.”