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Catching up: China wins USA Sevens in Las Vegas

Friday, 26th February 2010 ~ Maggie ~ Link ~ Comments (1)

With rugby sevens debuting at the 2016 Olympics in Rio, the sport is of course getting a little more attention (aka investment) from the Chinese sports administration. The women's team—created from a pool of about 100 women who play the sport nationwide, mostly pulled from track, soccer or basketball programs—has been steadily improving over the past few years. Last week, they beat the USA women to win the Women's Invitational International in Las Vegas. It's a good sign for the Chinese team but don't get too excited—the Chinese women have been full-on professionals for at least a few years, whereas the American women's team is essentially still being formed in the wake of sevens' Olympic inclusion. USASevens.com

Tags: 2016 Olympics, rugby sevens

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