Jaipur, Dec. 3 -- It has been a fantastic, busy year for Indian women's rugby to all intents and purposes. The Indian women's team finished overall 6th among 10 teams in the Asia Rugby Emirates Seven Series (a top tier competition), held in September-October, by virtue of which they have now qualified for the Asian Games slated for next year in Japan, as per SAI media.

ASMITA (Achieving Sports Milestones by Inspiring Women Through Action) has played its part in India's rugby success story in its own way. When it was launched in 2021, the idea was to bring girls from underprivileged backgrounds to sports, to make their world much bigger beyond just traditional roles, and four years on the difference is out there for all to see.

The Union...