6 From Odisha in the National Rugby Team
The Asia Rugby Under-20 (Boys & Girls) Rugby Tournament is going to be held in Uzbekistan on 5th & 6th November, 2022. A selection trial cum coaching camp for the same was conducted by Rugby India in collaboration with Sports & Youth Services Department, Govt. of Odisha & KIIT – Deemed to be University from 01st October 2022 at KIIT University premises. The final team declaration & kit distribution ceremony was held today in presence of Shri. Rahul Bose, President Rugby India, Prof. Achyuta Samanta , Founder KIIT & KISS and Hon’ble Member of Parliament Kandhamal, Shri. Sailendra Kumar Jena, OAS (S), Jt. Secretary, Sports & Youth Services Department, Govt. of Odisha, Mr. Priyadarshi Mishra, President Odisha Rugby Football Association, Mr. Upendra Mohanty, Secretary, Odisha Rugby Football Association, Dr. Gaganendu Dash, Director General Sports, KIIT & KISS and officials from Rugby India. A total of 6 players (5 girls & 1 boy) from Odisha have been se...