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India Names 13-Member Women's Rugby Sevens Squad for Asian Games
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News18•21-09-2026, 17:45
India Names 13-Member Women's Rugby Sevens Squad for Asian Games
- •India announced a 13-member senior women's rugby sevens squad, led by Shikha Yadav, for the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, scheduled for October 1-3.
- •India is placed in Pool B alongside defending champions China, Hong Kong China, and Malaysia.
- •The team returns to the Asian Games after finishing seventh at Hangzhou 2022, with six players from that squad providing continuity.
- •Returning players include Captain Shikha Yadav, Sandhya Rai, Mama Naik, Dumuni Marndi, Kalyani Patil, and Vashnavi Patil.
- •Head coach Paul Delport emphasized preparation for consistent execution and composure under pressure, while Rugby India President Rahul Bose highlighted the team's development through regular international competition.
Key Questions Answered
Shikha Yadav will lead the 13-member senior women’s rugby sevens squad as captain for the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, with Dumuni Marndi serving as vice-captain.
India has been drawn into Pool B alongside defending champions China, Hong Kong China, and Malaysia.
After debuting at the 2010 Guangzhou Games and missing the subsequent two editions, India returned at the Hangzhou 2022 Games and finished in seventh place.
