Get ready, rugby fans! 🏉 The Chinese women's rugby sevens team is charging full steam ahead towards the Paris Olympics, and they're more fired up than ever!
Training under the vibrant city lights of Nanjing, the squad is honing their skills under the watchful eye of their new coach, Lu Zhuan. After a tough loss to Japan in last year's Asian qualifiers, missing a direct ticket to Paris was a real heartbreaker. But guess what? Just like in our favorite comeback stories, they didn't give up! 💪
Coach Lu stepped in, and within eight intense months, he sparked a remarkable turnaround. The team snagged victories at the World Rugby Sevens Challenger series in Dubai 🇦🇪, Montevideo 🇺🇾, and Kraków 🇵🇱. And last month, China went undefeated in Monaco 🇲🇨 at the World Rugby Sevens Repechage, clinching the final spot for the Olympics! 🎟️
Remember their debut at the Tokyo Games three years ago? They rocked it all the way to the quarterfinals and finished seventh. Now, with an unbeaten streak and sky-high confidence, they're aiming even higher for Paris! 🗼
\"As I always say, I'm incredibly excited,\" shared Coach Lu, his eyes shining with passion. \"At the moment we clinched Olympic qualification, my heart was racing because the joy was immense. In Paris, regardless of the opponent, we must focus on our game and showcase our style.\"
So, mark your calendars and get your cheering voices ready! The Chinese women's rugby sevens team is set to bring their A-game to Paris, and we can't wait to see them shine! ✨
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Chinese women's rugby sevens team prepare for Paris Olympics
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