Telangana to host State-Level ASMITA Rugby Championship today

Hyderabad: The Rugby Association of Telangana will organise the State-Level ASMITA Rugby Championship on November 4 and 5 at Woxsen University, Sangareddy, bringing together 28 girls’ teams from 17 districts across the state. The two-day championship will feature 16 teams in the Under-15 category and 12 teams in the Under-18 section. The event aims to provide young girls with a competitive platform to showcase their talent and gain valuable experience.

The announcement was made at a press conference in Hyderabad on Tuesday by Dr. Narendra Ram Nambula, President of the Rugby Association of Telangana, and Aditya Vutpala, General Secretary. ASMITA stands for Achieving Sports Milestone by Inspiring Women Through Action and is part of the Government of India’s Khelo India initiative, which promotes women’s participation in sports and identifies grassroots talent.

The championship follows district-level competitions and marks another step towards strengthening girls’ rugby in Telangana.

Dr. Narendra Ram said the event would encourage more girls to take up rugby and provide them with opportunities to compete at higher levels. He also thanked the Telangana government, sports authorities, Woxsen University, district organisers, coaches and officials for their support.

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