Japan Secures Rio Rugby Berth
At the conclusion of the Asian Rugby Football Union Sevens Championship in Hong Kong, Japan defeated the hosts 24-10 to claim the Asian representative berth for Rio 2016. The favorites entering the event, the Japanese Sevens side now will participate in the inaugural Olympic competition, and continue a strong showing for the home nation after an impressive Rugby World Cup run this fall. Finishing second through fourth, Hong Kong, South Korea and Sri Lanka now move on to the 16-team Olympic Qualification tournament for a last chance at one spot.
At the conclusion of the Asian Rugby Football Union Sevens Championship in Hong Kong, Japan defeated the hosts 24-10 to claim the Asian representative berth for Rio 2016. The favorites entering the event, the Japanese Sevens side now will participate in the inaugural Olympic competition, and continue a strong showing for the home nation after an impressive Rugby World Cup run this fall. Finishing second through fourth, Hong Kong, South Korea and Sri Lanka now move on to the 16-team Olympic Qualification tournament for a last chance at one spot.
Nigeria Repeats as U-17 Champions
FIFA's U-17 World Cup concluded in Vina del Mar, Chile this weekend, with a familiar victor, as five-time champion Nigeria came out on top in the all-Africa final after defeating Mali 2-0. This was also the second straight Cup for the Nigerian U-17's, and solidified their position as age-level powers in a tournament only held sixteen times since 1985. Ghana (2), Mexico (2) and Brazil (3) are the only other nations with multiple titles, and this win by Nigeria also marks the ninth time an African team has won. Belgium won the third-place game, overcoming Mexico 3-2.
FIFA's U-17 World Cup concluded in Vina del Mar, Chile this weekend, with a familiar victor, as five-time champion Nigeria came out on top in the all-Africa final after defeating Mali 2-0. This was also the second straight Cup for the Nigerian U-17's, and solidified their position as age-level powers in a tournament only held sixteen times since 1985. Ghana (2), Mexico (2) and Brazil (3) are the only other nations with multiple titles, and this win by Nigeria also marks the ninth time an African team has won. Belgium won the third-place game, overcoming Mexico 3-2.
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