Achieving sports milestone

Solani River Rugby Ground: Rugby India is ready to kick off the second edition of the Asmita Rugby League with the first leg of the season scheduled to be held here at Solani River Rugby Ground in Uttarakhand on September 7 and 8.

The league which will be held under the aegis of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) and the Sports Authority of India (SAI), will expect a participation of 24 women’s teams, with around 350 participants, including rugby athletes, coaches, and match officials.

"The ASMITA League is an exceptional initiative by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, that saw a tremendous turnout in its inaugural edition (2023) with over 3,400 athletes participating. Young female rugby players in the country now have a vibrant, new platform for them to engage with the sport.