Uttarakhand's Mahak Chauhan Shines at CASA Rugby 7s in Tashkent
Mahak Chauhan: Girl from a Uttarakhand village shines in Rugby 7 tournament in Tashkent
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Mahak Chauhan, a 20-year-old athlete from Bhadrasu village in Uttarkashi, India, emerged as a standout performer at the CASA Rugby 7s Championship in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Named the tournament's best player, she scored nine tries, leading India’s women's team to a fourth-place finish in the six-nation event held from May 16 to 17.
- 01Mahak Chauhan was awarded the women's player of the tournament in her first senior international appearance.
- 02The Indian women's rugby team finished fourth, while the men's team secured a silver medal at the CASA Rugby 7s.
- 03Mahak scored nine tries during the tournament, making her the highest scorer for India.
- 04She initially pursued track-and-field before discovering rugby by chance during a trial she thought was for a race.
- 05The CASA Rugby Alliance aims to promote rugby in Central and South Asia, involving multiple countries.
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Mahak Chauhan, a 20-year-old from Bhadrasu village in Mori block, Uttarkashi, made a remarkable debut at the CASA Rugby 7s Championship in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, held from May 16 to 17. Competing in her first senior international tournament, she was named the women's player of the tournament after scoring nine tries, the highest for India. Despite the Indian women's team finishing fourth, Mahak's individual performance was a highlight, showcasing her potential in the sport. Her journey into rugby began unexpectedly when she attended a trial, believing it was for a track event. Her father, Arvendra Chauhan, shared that Mahak had always shown athletic talent but had initially focused on track-and-field. The CASA Rugby 7s featured six nations, including Uzbekistan and Sri Lanka, and aimed to enhance the competitive landscape for rugby in the region. Mahak's success is a testament to the opportunities available for athletes from remote areas when they are identified and supported at the national level.
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Mahak's achievement highlights the potential of athletes from rural areas and encourages sports participation among youth in Uttarakhand.
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