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Kish Island to Host Asia Beach Rugby Championship

  • February, 01, 2020 - 15:14
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Kish Island to Host Asia Beach Rugby Championship

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Kish Island in the Persian Gulf has been chosen to host the inaugural edition of Asia Beach Rugby Championship.

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The exact date of the competition is yet to be announced.

Asia Rugby president Qais Abdulla Al Dhalai has praised the Iranian federation for the development of sporting infrastructure in the country.

Rugby returned to the Olympic program at Rio 2016, when the sevens format provided a captivating showcase for this energetic and thrilling team sport.

Rugby's roots can be traced back to the sport of football as it was played in English public schools during the 19th century.

Iran became a fully fledged member of the International Rugby Board in November 2010.

 
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