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Thailand, UAE clinch Asia Rugby Sevens Trophy titles

Published: 06 Nov 2023 - 10:17 am | Last Updated: 06 Nov 2023 - 10:33 am
Asia Rugby President Qais Abdulla Al Dhalai and Qatar Rugby and Hockey Committee Chairman Yousef Jaham Al Kuwari with players and officials of Thailand, champions of the 2023 Asia Rugby Sevens Trophy in Doha.

Asia Rugby President Qais Abdulla Al Dhalai and Qatar Rugby and Hockey Committee Chairman Yousef Jaham Al Kuwari with players and officials of Thailand, champions of the 2023 Asia Rugby Sevens Trophy in Doha.

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Doha, Qatar: Thailand defeated Bahrain 17-5 in the final of the 2023 Asia Rugby Sevens Trophy Tournament, while UAE won the women's title at Al Ersal pitch in Onaiza, on Saturday.

The victory also earned Thailand a spot in the 2024 Asia Rugby Seven Series.

Kazakhstan took the third place after a 36-5 victory over Afghanistan. Team Qatar claimed the 6th place in men’s event after their 14-19 defeat at the hands of India.

In the Women’s final, UAE defeated India 36-5 while Iran finished third after beating Guam 10-0.