Odisha U-14 Rugby Team Wins Silver Medal at SGFI National Championship
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Under-14 Boys Rugby Team delivered an impressive performance at the 70th SGFI National Rugby Championship, securing the silver medal after finishing runners-up in the prestigious school-level tournament held at Thyagaraj Stadium, New Delhi.
Representing the Odisha State School Games Association, the young rugby players showcased exceptional skill, determination, and teamwork throughout the competition.
Their remarkable journey to the final highlighted Odisha’s growing prominence in the sport.
Odisha produced one of the tournament’s most dominant performances in the semifinals, defeating hosts Delhi by a convincing 15-1 margin to book their place in the championship match.
In the final, Odisha faced a strong Bihar side and fought hard before settling for silver after a 10-2 defeat.
Despite the loss, the team’s spirited campaign earned widespread appreciation and reaffirmed the state’s status as one of India’s emerging rugby powerhouses.
The silver-medal finish stands as a significant achievement for Odisha’s school rugby program and reflects the growing talent pool being nurtured through grassroots sports development initiatives.
The success of the young players is expected to inspire more aspiring athletes across the state to take up rugby and pursue excellence at the national level.
