🏉 China’s women’s rugby sevens team smashed their way to Olympic qualification at the World Rugby Sevens Repechage in Monaco, defeating Kenya 24-7 in a thrilling final on Sunday. The victory punches their ticket to the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, marking a historic moment for the squad.
🇨🇳 The team dominated the tournament, winning all six matches without breaking a sweat. Highlights included a jaw-dropping 31-0 victory over Paraguay and a 40-7 semifinal rout against Poland. ‘We deserve this—we’ve worked so hard for each other,’ said emotional player Chen Keyi, capturing the team’s grit and unity.
💬 Teammate Liu Xiaoqian added, ‘This isn’t just about us. It’s for our coaches, our supporters, and everyone who believed.’ Meanwhile, South Africa’s men’s team also secured their Paris berth after edging Great Britain 14-5. ‘The Olympics are the pinnacle of sport,’ said South Africa’s Rosko Specman. ‘We’re ready to shine.’
🔥 With both teams now Paris-bound, the rugby world is buzzing. Will China’s underdogs stun the Olympics? Stay tuned. 🚀
