Rugby Sevens will be the high-energy fast version of the game, making its mark at the 38th National Games, held in Uttarakhand.
38th National Games
The 38th National Games is one of the premier sporting tournaments in India, with more than 10,000 athletes from different parts of the country competing in 32 disciplines, wherein Rugby Sevens is part of the main events.
What Is Rugby Sevens?
Rugby Sevens, also known as 7s, is one of the variants of rugby union in which seven players compose each side in place of the customary fifteen. The game of Rugby Sevens was played on a regular-sized rugby field but for shorter intervals of matches. Normally, two halves of a game of Rugby Sevens have seven minutes each, while between them, a break of merely two minutes took place. Therefore, the game is fast action-packed. That is to say, the speed with the intense game combined with the highly scoring nature means that it is a thrill for both players and fans of the sport.
Teams For The 38th National Games
There will be eight men and eight women teams representing different states and Union Territories participating in the rugby sevens tournament of the 38th National Games. The Olympic-style competition will give it a great appeal as athletes will compete to finish at the top in what promises to be a closely contested rugby event. Besides, the National Games provide a platform where top-notch sports talent from different parts of the country can shine; it also testifies to the growth of sports infrastructure and interest in Rugby Sevens.
History Of Rugby Sevens
Rugby Sevens made their debut into the Olympic Games in 2016 and thereafter became highly popular across the globe. It is easy and extremely swift. It is very popular in many countries, but it is without doubt the most popular game in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the South Pacific. That has the added benefit of completing tournaments within one day or the weekend. It requires competition to be divided into several divisions such as: cup, plate, bowl and shield to allow teams an equal fight at the competition irrespective of their prowess.
Rugby Sevens Boost In India
The best of the Rugby Sevens players in India will compete with each other for gold in the 38th National Games. Recently, Rugby Sevens has been doing great in India and this event, being a podium for elite sports persons, will further enhance the sport and bring it to the whole nation.
An Exciting Opportunity
The 38th National Games will present an exciting opportunity for the athletes, coaches, and officials to celebrate sporting excellence by adding another dynamism to an exciting schedule of events-the Rugby Sevens.
The Sportz Planet Desk,
Atharva Shetye
