Guwahati: The East Zone edition of the ASMITA Rugby League ended Sunday at the Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex, giving a big boost to girls’ and women’s rugby in the region.
Bihar showed outstanding performance and became champions in all three categories —Sub Junior (U15), junior (U18),Senior Women
This clean sweep highlights Bihar’s strong grassroots programme. The state had also won the Junior national title earlier this year.
The medal ceremony was attended by Nandita Garlosa, Minister of Sports & Youth Welfare, Assam. She praised the players and encouraged more girls and women to take part in sports.
Other officials present at the event included: Kausar Hilaly, IAS, Special Secretary, Sports & Youth Welfare, Govt. of Assam, Dr. Hitesh Deka, Vice Chancellor, Nagaon University, Chinmoy Phookan, Commissioner, GMC & MD, ASTC, Ramendra Narayan Kalita, President, Rugby Association of Assam, Bipulananda Pathak, Working President, Rugby Association of Assam
Final Results
Sub Junior (U15) Girls
1st: Bihar
2nd: West Bengal
3rd (Joint): Assam
3rd (Joint): Jharkhand
Junior (U18) Girls
1st: Bihar
2nd: Jharkhand
3rd: Assam
Senior Women
1st: Bihar
2nd: Assam
3rd: Jharkhand
The ASMITA Rugby League aims to give girls more regular and structured competitions at district, zonal and national levels. The East Zone event helped many young players — especially those from underrepresented communities — gain valuable match experience.
The ASMITA calendar now moves to the West Zone Zonal League at Patel Stadium, Ajmer, on 13–14 December, followed by more zonal events leading up to the national tournament.
