Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s Under-14 boys’ rugby team clinched the silver medal at the 70th School Games Federation of India (SGFI) National Rugby Championship, held at Thyagaraj Stadium in New Delhi from October 23 to 26.
Odisha finished runners-up after going down 10-2 to Bihar in a closely contested final.
The state team stormed into the final with an emphatic 15-1 victory over hosts Delhi in the semifinals, showcasing disciplined defence and swift attacking moves.
The Odisha squad participated in the national championship under the sponsorship of the Odisha State School Games Association, functioning under the School and Mass Education Department.
The silver-medal finish marked a strong performance by the young Odisha rugby players at the national-level competition.
