The Men's team displayed exceptional grit, securing a decisive victory of 19-4 against Bihar, while the Women's team delivered an authoritative performance, dominating the field with a powerful 64-0 victory against Karnataka.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The day\u2019s result means that the Men\u2019s team will face Maharashtra, while the Women\u2019s team will face West Bengal in the semi-finals and the finals scheduled on Friday.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe have been training very hard at the Kalinga Sports Complex in Bhubaneswar and we have focused on our defensive extensively for this tournament. Defensive is the best form of offence and I think our defensive work was evident in today\u2019s matches, particularly in the Men\u2019s victory against Bihar,\u201d said head coach Manas Kumar Jena.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
They played very well and worked well together, it was a team effort that got them this victory. In fact, even when they lost a league phase game against Bihar earlier in the day, the team received a lot of appreciation for how they played\u201d, he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Jena seemed joyful after the women\u2019s team\u2019s resounding victory, and stated\u201cWe are a very strong team and they played very well today. It helps us that we have a lot of experience on the team so that gives us an advantage in crucial moments\u201d.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Notably four women from the Odisha squad, Hupi Majhi, Dumuni Marandi, Tarulata Naik and Mama Naik represented India in the recently concluded Asian Games in China. Furthermore, Shahnawaz Ahamed from the men\u2019s squad has also represented India in the Rugby Asian championship.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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