Four Odisha players named to India’s women’s rugby sevens squad for Asian Games

Four players from Odisha have been named to India’s women’s rugby sevens squad for the upcoming Asian Games, the Times of India reported on 22 September 2026.

The experienced Dumuni Marndi will serve as vice-captain.

The squad also includes players from emerging rugby regions such as Bihar, and the team is preparing through rigorous training camps with a focus on both immediate success and long-term growth in the sport.