Rugby India Chief Rahul Bose Eyes 2032 Olympic Breakthrough for Women's Team
https://ift.tt/O2HTwbE As the Rugby Premier League enters its second season, Rugby India president Rahul Bose believes the competition is already taking important strides. The addition of a women's league, a stronger international field and a growing ecosystem around the sport have, in his view, accelerated rugby's development in India. In a conversation with NDTV'S Rica Roy, Bose spoke about the league's expansion, the role of international exposure, the partnership with GMR Sports and his confidence that India can qualify for the Olympic rugby competition in the coming years. Q: How will this edition of the Rugby Premier League be different from last year? Rahul Bose: The biggest change is the addition of a women's league. In just our second year, we have two competitions instead of one, and we're proud of that because many leagues have taken five to 10 years to launch a women's edition. A rugby match lasts only 20-22 minutes, so in the same 15-day w...