In the match for second place, the Kazakh team drew 26–26 with Hong Kong. Based on additional criteria, Kazakhstan secured second place in the tournament standings.
Photo credit: Akimat of Almaty
Japan clinched the championship title ahead of schedule after defeating Kazakhstan 64–12 and Hong Kong 72–12.
As noted by the Ministry, Kazakhstan’s women’s national team delivered a strong performance at the home Asian Championship and once again proved itself to be one of the continent’s leading teams. The achievement also reflects the rapid development of women’s rugby in the country.
Photo credit: Akimat of Almaty
Earlier, Qazinform News Agency reported that Elena Rybakina had advanced to the WTA-1000 Internazionali BNL d’Italia Round of 16.