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– Terence Khoo appointed as Asia Rugby Deputy President
\n– Brand new Asia Rugby Grand League to see lights in quarter one 2024
\n– Asian Games 2022 (postponed to 2023) will feature the Rugby Sevens event confirmed during the period 24th to 26th September 2022
\n-Olympic Qualification Tournament to be held as a stand-alone event in 2023
Asia Rugby concluded successfully its End of Year Council Meeting with 35 member unions and over 60 delegates attending virtually.
\nWith 95% of eligible votes, Asia Rugby voted to appoint President Qais Al Dhalai as World Rugby Council Member at its Extraordinary General Meeting held on 12th December 2022 seeing Al Dhalai taking dual roles as Asia Rugby President together with World Rugby Council Member.
\nFurthermore, Asia Rugby passed special resolution to create a new position of Deputy President and voted in Mr. Terence Khoo to fill in the new position until the remainder of the current term that runs until the end of year 2024.
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Council was briefed on the brand new Asia Rugby Grand League, a clubs franchise-oriented competition planned to see lights during quarter one and two in the year 2024. Eight targeted national federations have been identified and will commence constructive collaboration during the first working group meeting scheduled for Friday 3rd February 2023 in Singapore. The concept will be rolled out on phases running from the year 2024 to 2027.
\n![\"\"](\"https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/WhatsApp-Image-2022-12-14-at-16.41.10.jpeg\")
Asia Rugby revamped sevens and fifteen competitions structures have been approved by Council during its mid-year meeting in Kyrgyzstan on 4th July 2022.
\nCouncil was briefed on the latest details of Asian Games 2022 including the importance of every national federation to coordinate with its relevant National Olympic Committee to ensure compliance to the below timelines:
\n– Entry by Sport: 20/2/2023 at 24:00 (Beijing Time, GMT +8)
\n– Entry by Number: 15/3/2023 at 24:00 (Beijing Time, GMT +8)
\n– Entry by Name: 15/6/2023 at 24:00 (Beijing Time, GMT +8)
The initial allocated slots for Rugby Sevens are 12 teams men and 12 teams women, however, Asia Rugby is in continuous engagement with the Organizing Committee to increase the slots to 16 teams men and 16 teams women.
\n![\"\"](\"https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Photos-1.jpeg\")
Asia Rugby and World Rugby agreed that the Olympic Qualification Tournament should be held as a stand-alone event in 2023. Further ongoing\u00a0 discussion\u00a0 on the format of the\u00a0 tournament and the number of teams to participate,
\nDuring the most recent Council meeting, National federations were briefed on the ongoing intensive talks and cooperation between Asia Rugby and World Rugby that have been established and continuing for the foreseeable future to ensure a successful commencement of the revamped competitions from January 2024 onwards.
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\n", "content_text": "– Terence Khoo appointed as Asia Rugby Deputy President\n– Brand new Asia Rugby Grand League to see lights in quarter one 2024\n– Asian Games 2022 (postponed to 2023) will feature the Rugby Sevens event confirmed during the period 24th to 26th September 2022\n-Olympic Qualification Tournament to be held as a stand-alone event in 2023\nAsia Rugby concluded successfully its End of Year Council Meeting with 35 member unions and over 60 delegates attending virtually.\nAsia Rugby President Qais Al Dhalai\nWith 95% of eligible votes, Asia Rugby voted to appoint President Qais Al Dhalai as World Rugby Council Member at its Extraordinary General Meeting held on 12th December 2022 seeing Al Dhalai taking dual roles as Asia Rugby President together with World Rugby Council Member.\nFurthermore, Asia Rugby passed special resolution to create a new position of Deputy President and voted in Mr. Terence Khoo to fill in the new position until the remainder of the current term that runs until the end of year 2024.\nAsia Rugby Deputy President Terence Khoo\n \nCouncil was briefed on the brand new Asia Rugby Grand League, a clubs franchise-oriented competition planned to see lights during quarter one and two in the year 2024. Eight targeted national federations have been identified and will commence constructive collaboration during the first working group meeting scheduled for Friday 3rd February 2023 in Singapore. The concept will be rolled out on phases running from the year 2024 to 2027.\n\nAsia Rugby revamped sevens and fifteen competitions structures have been approved by Council during its mid-year meeting in Kyrgyzstan on 4th July 2022.\nCouncil was briefed on the latest details of Asian Games 2022 including the importance of every national federation to coordinate with its relevant National Olympic Committee to ensure compliance to the below timelines:\n– Entry by Sport: 20/2/2023 at 24:00 (Beijing Time, GMT +8)\n– Entry by Number: 15/3/2023 at 24:00 (Beijing Time, GMT +8)\n– Entry by Name: 15/6/2023 at 24:00 (Beijing Time, GMT +8)\nThe initial allocated slots for Rugby Sevens are 12 teams men and 12 teams women, however, Asia Rugby is in continuous engagement with the Organizing Committee to increase the slots to 16 teams men and 16 teams women.\n\nAsia Rugby and World Rugby agreed that the Olympic Qualification Tournament should be held as a stand-alone event in 2023. Further ongoing\u00a0 discussion\u00a0 on the format of the\u00a0 tournament and the number of teams to participate,\nDuring the most recent Council meeting, National federations were briefed on the ongoing intensive talks and cooperation between Asia Rugby and World Rugby that have been established and continuing for the foreseeable future to ensure a successful commencement of the revamped competitions from January 2024 onwards.\n \nThe post Asia Rugby voted in Qais Al Dhalai as World Rugby Council Member at an Extraordinary General Meeting appeared first on Asia Rugby.", "date_published": "2022-12-15T00:36:20+08:00", "date_modified": "2022-12-16T09:32:47+08:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/END-COUNCIL-2022.jpg", "tags": [ "Asia Rugby", "Qais Al-Dhalai", "Featured", "News", "World Rugby" ] }, { "id": "https://www.asiarugby.com/?p=8949", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/2022/09/09/asia-rugby-and-rugby-africa-signed-a-memorandum-of-understanding/", "title": "Asia Rugby and Rugby Africa Sign Historic MOU in Cape Town", "content_html": "Asia Rugby and Rugby Africa signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to further expand cooperation between two of the biggest regional governing bodies of World Rugby.
\nWorld Rugby Chairman, Bill Beaumont along with senior World Rugby officials, Rugby Africa officials and members of Asia Rugby’s Committee attended the signing ceremony.
\nThe event was held at the Southern Sun The Cullinan hotel in Cape Town, South Africa.
\nAsia Rugby and Rugby Africa held their first collaboration meeting virtually in April, chaired by both Presidents, Qais Al Dhalai and Khaled Babbou, initiating the dialogue.
\n![\"https://www.world.rugby/\"](\"https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/excio-600x401.jpg\")
The initial discussion topics included an exchange of referees programme and a potential Afro-Asia XV Women’s Competition. This led to an unprecedented development whereby a female Asian referee, Japan’s Eri Kamimura, officiated a South Africa vs. Namibia Women\u2019s XV match.
\n“It is a ground-breaking moment for Asia Rugby and Rugby Africa,” Qais Al Dhalai, the Asia Rugby President, said on the occasion. “We have been working on this project for six months, and we have already seen the collaboration in action with an exchange of match officials. The continental federations are joining hands to help create\u00a0 more opportunity and a better future for match officials and players.”
\n![\"https://www.world.rugby/\"](\"https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/JJS_7133-600x300.jpg\")
Rugby Africa President Khaled Babbou commented: \u201cSo today we are really happy as Rugby Africa will sign an MOU with Asia Rugby. I think it’s important that we start collaboration in a transversal way between regions. I would like to thank President Qais and Asia [Rugby], with all your competency, for making this happen.\u201d
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\n", "content_text": "Asia Rugby and Rugby Africa signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today to further expand cooperation between two of the biggest regional governing bodies of World Rugby.\nWorld Rugby Chairman, Bill Beaumont along with senior World Rugby officials, Rugby Africa officials and members of Asia Rugby’s Committee attended the signing ceremony.\nThe event was held at the Southern Sun The Cullinan hotel in Cape Town, South Africa.\nAsia Rugby and Rugby Africa held their first collaboration meeting virtually in April, chaired by both Presidents, Qais Al Dhalai and Khaled Babbou, initiating the dialogue.\n\nThe initial discussion topics included an exchange of referees programme and a potential Afro-Asia XV Women’s Competition. This led to an unprecedented development whereby a female Asian referee, Japan’s Eri Kamimura, officiated a South Africa vs. Namibia Women\u2019s XV match.\n“It is a ground-breaking moment for Asia Rugby and Rugby Africa,” Qais Al Dhalai, the Asia Rugby President, said on the occasion. “We have been working on this project for six months, and we have already seen the collaboration in action with an exchange of match officials. The continental federations are joining hands to help create\u00a0 more opportunity and a better future for match officials and players.”\n\nRugby Africa President Khaled Babbou commented: \u201cSo today we are really happy as Rugby Africa will sign an MOU with Asia Rugby. I think it’s important that we start collaboration in a transversal way between regions. I would like to thank President Qais and Asia [Rugby], with all your competency, for making this happen.\u201d\nThe post Asia Rugby and Rugby Africa Sign Historic MOU in Cape Town appeared first on Asia Rugby.", "date_published": "2022-09-09T22:52:26+08:00", "date_modified": "2022-09-10T00:13:56+08:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/MOU-press.jpg", "tags": [ "Featured", "Qais Al-Dhalai", "News" ] }, { "id": "https://www.asiarugby.com/?p=8783", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/2022/06/15/benjamin-van-rooyen-appointed-asia-rugby-interim-ceo/", "title": "Benjamin van Rooyen Appointed Asia Rugby Interim CEO", "content_html": "Asia Rugby is delighted to announce the appointment of Benjamin van Rooyen as an interim Chief Executive Officer of Asia Rugby.
\nBenjamin has been with Asia Rugby since May 2016 and will continue to also look after the development portfolio since he has played a key role in the growth and development of rugby across Asia.
\nLeading up to the first Rugby World Cup in Asia, Japan 2019, Benjamin headed the ‘Asia 1 Million‘ project that proved to be a game-changer for the sport across the world\u2019s most populous continent. Consequently, it emerged that 2.25 million new rugby participants had taken up the sport in Asia, over 40% of which were women.
\n![\"Benjamin](\"https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/45052742_10155784450380906_2585860179534807040_n-800x560.jpg\")
Besides the development portfolio, Ben has also been involved in and provided support to many Asia Rugby committees, including the Gender Equity, Ethics and Governance, Advisory and Athletes committees.
\n\u201cI am delighted at the appointment of Benjamin van Rooyen as the interim CEO,” stated Asia Rugby President Qais Al Dhalai on the occasion, “his long service to rugby in Asia is known by all, and his appointment will ensure proper business stability and sustainable refining processes during the transitional phase of Asia Rugby as we go through an ongoing reforms processes initiated by the Executive Committee\u201d
\n“I would like to thank my Vice President Mr Vela Tan, who is leading an independent Reform Commission to help ensure that Asia Rugby’s principles of equality, transparency and accountability are adhered to in all aspects of the continental body and have a positive meaningful impact throughout the current office term until after Paris 2024″
\nOn his appointment, Benjamin van Rooyen commented: \u201cI am delighted and humbled to be asked to take over as Acting CEO. I believe in the potential of rugby in Asia. I have seen growth and development and I have seen rugby being played in places that have never seen any organized sport. Asia Rugby is at a critical stage, and I look forward to doing my part.”
\nFacebook @Asia.Rugby\u00a0\u00a0
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\n", "content_text": "Asia Rugby is delighted to announce the appointment of Benjamin van Rooyen as an interim Chief Executive Officer of Asia Rugby.\nBenjamin has been with Asia Rugby since May 2016 and will continue to also look after the development portfolio since he has played a key role in the growth and development of rugby across Asia.\nLeading up to the first Rugby World Cup in Asia, Japan 2019, Benjamin headed the ‘Asia 1 Million‘ project that proved to be a game-changer for the sport across the world\u2019s most populous continent. Consequently, it emerged that 2.25 million new rugby participants had taken up the sport in Asia, over 40% of which were women.\n\nBesides the development portfolio, Ben has also been involved in and provided support to many Asia Rugby committees, including the Gender Equity, Ethics and Governance, Advisory and Athletes committees.\n\u201cI am delighted at the appointment of Benjamin van Rooyen as the interim CEO,” stated Asia Rugby President Qais Al Dhalai on the occasion, “his long service to rugby in Asia is known by all, and his appointment will ensure proper business stability and sustainable refining processes during the transitional phase of Asia Rugby as we go through an ongoing reforms processes initiated by the Executive Committee\u201d\n“I would like to thank my Vice President Mr Vela Tan, who is leading an independent Reform Commission to help ensure that Asia Rugby’s principles of equality, transparency and accountability are adhered to in all aspects of the continental body and have a positive meaningful impact throughout the current office term until after Paris 2024″\nOn his appointment, Benjamin van Rooyen commented: \u201cI am delighted and humbled to be asked to take over as Acting CEO. I believe in the potential of rugby in Asia. I have seen growth and development and I have seen rugby being played in places that have never seen any organized sport. Asia Rugby is at a critical stage, and I look forward to doing my part.”\nFacebook @Asia.Rugby\u00a0\u00a0\nThe post Benjamin van Rooyen Appointed Asia Rugby Interim CEO appeared first on Asia Rugby.", "date_published": "2022-06-15T15:03:09+08:00", "date_modified": "2022-06-15T15:03:09+08:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/ben.jpg", "tags": [ "Asia Rugby CEO", "Benjamin van Rooyen", "Featured", "Qais Al-Dhalai" ] }, { "id": "https://www.asiarugby.com/?p=8609", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/2022/04/16/historic-mou/", "title": "Chinese Taipei and Singapore Rugby Unions sign a historic MOU", "content_html": "In a historic move for Asia Rugby, two active member unions \u2013 Chinese Taipei Rugby Union (CTRU) and Singapore Rugby Union (SRU), announced to reopen their rugby borders in line with the progressive lifting of international Covid-19 restrictions.
\nThe affirmation came after two years of inaction and was witnessed at Phuket Sevens in Thailand at the\u00a0 \u00a0Committee meeting.
\n![\"\"](\"https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/TERRENCE-2-300x300.jpg\")
The announcement was sealed with immediate effect by the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the President of Chinese Taipei\u00a0 – Herman Huang and the President of Singapore Rugby- Terence Khoo. As per the MoU, the two-member nations have agreed to support each other in several ways, including conducting training and educational workshops, and undertaking coaching and officiating responsibilities.
Other than this, the two unions along with the support of Asia Rugby have also mutually decided to organize regular Test and friendly league matches for different age groups and help in streamlining the day-to-day operational and administrative duties.
\nEarly discussions regarding restarting the bilateral ties between the two unions had begun in February this year and were initiated by the President of Asia Rugby – Qais Al-Dhalai \u2013 himself, in a bid to uplift the sport in developing unions.
\n![\"Singapore](\"https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/ART_9273-e1650118648689.jpg\")
Expressing his delight over a prompt action from both the unions, the President said, \u201cI have always believed in the strong association between Singapore and Chinese Taipei and I am certain that by way of this MoU, Rugby will reach even greater heights.\u201d
\nHe lauded the efforts of Terence Khoo who as an Asia Rugby Executive Committee Member and World Rugby Council Member, tirelessly performed all his assigned duties with professionalism. Additionally, he also recognized the contribution of Herman Huang who with his vast experience in the capacity of an Executive Committee Member and now in his new role as the First Deputy of the Gender Equity Committee.
\nPresident Qais Al-Dhalai signed off with a message to both unions, \u201cSingapore Rugby Union and Chinese Taipei Rugby Union are![\"\"](\"https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/29745082_1890423761249886_5631491696928539568_o74-300x300.jpg\")
inking history by signing this vital MoU. Both unions are amongst the very active rugby bodies in Asia and resumed playing post a long pause due to COVID-19 restrictions in both countries.
It is evident that with this MoU signing, athletes in both countries will benefit immensely with bilateral exchanges of various programs.\u201d
\nTerence Khoo added “I am delighted that with the easing of covid restrictions and borders opening up, we are now able to rekindle the\u00a0special relationship between both unions which has been forged since 2013 during our Asia Tri-Nations Tournament.
\nBoth nations have played each other in Asia Rugby competitions, but we wanted to ensure that this special relationship can continue to grow deeply and that our fixture would be something we could look forward to annually.
\nMoreover, we wanted to share resources and support each other on and off the field as we progress together in rugby as a region.”
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\n", "content_text": "In a historic move for Asia Rugby, two active member unions \u2013 Chinese Taipei Rugby Union (CTRU) and Singapore Rugby Union (SRU), announced to reopen their rugby borders in line with the progressive lifting of international Covid-19 restrictions.\nThe affirmation came after two years of inaction and was witnessed at Phuket Sevens in Thailand at the\u00a0 \u00a0Committee meeting.\nThe announcement was sealed with immediate effect by the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the President of Chinese Taipei\u00a0 – Herman Huang and the President of Singapore Rugby- Terence Khoo. As per the MoU, the two-member nations have agreed to support each other in several ways, including conducting training and educational workshops, and undertaking coaching and officiating responsibilities.\nOther than this, the two unions along with the support of Asia Rugby have also mutually decided to organize regular Test and friendly league matches for different age groups and help in streamlining the day-to-day operational and administrative duties.\nEarly discussions regarding restarting the bilateral ties between the two unions had begun in February this year and were initiated by the President of Asia Rugby – Qais Al-Dhalai \u2013 himself, in a bid to uplift the sport in developing unions.\n\nExpressing his delight over a prompt action from both the unions, the President said, \u201cI have always believed in the strong association between Singapore and Chinese Taipei and I am certain that by way of this MoU, Rugby will reach even greater heights.\u201d\nHe lauded the efforts of Terence Khoo who as an Asia Rugby Executive Committee Member and World Rugby Council Member, tirelessly performed all his assigned duties with professionalism. Additionally, he also recognized the contribution of Herman Huang who with his vast experience in the capacity of an Executive Committee Member and now in his new role as the First Deputy of the Gender Equity Committee.\nPresident Qais Al-Dhalai signed off with a message to both unions, \u201cSingapore Rugby Union and Chinese Taipei Rugby Union are inking history by signing this vital MoU. Both unions are amongst the very active rugby bodies in Asia and resumed playing post a long pause due to COVID-19 restrictions in both countries.\nIt is evident that with this MoU signing, athletes in both countries will benefit immensely with bilateral exchanges of various programs.\u201d\nTerence Khoo added “I am delighted that with the easing of covid restrictions and borders opening up, we are now able to rekindle the\u00a0special relationship between both unions which has been forged since 2013 during our Asia Tri-Nations Tournament.\nBoth nations have played each other in Asia Rugby competitions, but we wanted to ensure that this special relationship can continue to grow deeply and that our fixture would be something we could look forward to annually.\nMoreover, we wanted to share resources and support each other on and off the field as we progress together in rugby as a region.”\nThe post Chinese Taipei and Singapore Rugby Unions sign a historic MOU appeared first on Asia Rugby.", "date_published": "2022-04-16T22:19:55+08:00", "date_modified": "2022-04-16T22:19:55+08:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/MOU.jpg", "tags": [ "Singapore", "Featured", "Qais Al-Dhalai", "Chinese Taipei" ] }, { "id": "https://www.asiarugby.com/?p=8560", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/2022/03/28/athletes-committee/", "title": "Asia Rugby continues to strive for Equality, Transparency and Accountability via Athletes Committee\u00a0", "content_html": "The Regional Association announced changes and additions to the committees giving even more members a voice in Asia Rugby matters in an unprecedented stance of 34 federations out of 35 national federations having members on various committees.
\n![\"Asia](\"https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Infogrpahics-AR-Commitees-v2-1024x576.jpg\")
In December 2021,\u00a0Asia Rugby Council approved the Executive Committee\u2019s (EXCO) recommendation of changing the nomenclature of its Women\u2019s Advisory Committee renaming it the Gender Equity Committee, whilst also endorsing\u00a0the inclusion of individuals of both genders on this committee, chaired by Iranian Nahid Biyarjomandi who has taken over the Gender Equity Committee.
\nRelated Article:\u00a0Asia Rugby Transforms to Gender Equity\u00a0
\nIn line with the same spirit, the committee now includes both genders, some of the previously assigned female \u2018observers\u2019 have been given full membership status with complete voting rights on other committees.
\nEven with the decrease in the number of women in the Gender Equity Committee, other appointments of women in key committee has led to an overall\u00a033% female representation, moving ever closer\u00a0to the Asia Rugby\u00a0target of 40% to be achieved by 2024.
\n![\"Asia](\"https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/qais-e1599577409729-300x300.jpg\")
Asia Rugby President Qais Al Dhalai commented \u201cWith a unanimous support of the EXCO and Council, I am satisfied with the impressive female participation percentage in Asia Rugby Committees increasing by 32% from the time the new Executive Committee was elected in November 2019 until now; we are now at 33% female representation in all Asia Rugby Committees.\u201d
He further added \u201cthe current committees feature solid accountability by all Asian national federations with 97% being represented in the committees, increasing by 24% since November 2019. \u201c
\nAt the Asia Rugby Annual Awards ceremony held in Dubai on 1st of December 2021, Michael Leitch the former captain of the Japan national team was announced as the first-ever Asia Rugby Players Ambassador and was also appointed as the Chair of the Athletes Committee.
\nRelated Article : Asia Rugby Honors Distinguished Characters
\nThe\u00a0Asia Rugby Athletes Committee was set up to provide a platform for players to be part of the decision-making\u00a0process in the Regional Association. National federations were requested to send nominations to serve on the committee with the final composition being approved as follows:
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\nChairperson\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Michael Leitch (Japan)
\nFirst Deputy\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 Rozliana Mohd Ridwan\u00a0 (Malaysia)
\nSecond Deputy\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Andre Jin\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Korea)
Member \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Kashif Khawaja \u00a0(Pakistan)
\nMember \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Sol Mokdad \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0(Lebanon)
\nMember \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Butsaya Bunrak \u00a0(Thailand)
\nMember \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Karina Sazontova \u00a0(Kazakhstan)
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\n", "content_text": "The Regional Association announced changes and additions to the committees giving even more members a voice in Asia Rugby matters in an unprecedented stance of 34 federations out of 35 national federations having members on various committees.\n\nIn December 2021,\u00a0Asia Rugby Council approved the Executive Committee\u2019s (EXCO) recommendation of changing the nomenclature of its Women\u2019s Advisory Committee renaming it the Gender Equity Committee, whilst also endorsing\u00a0the inclusion of individuals of both genders on this committee, chaired by Iranian Nahid Biyarjomandi who has taken over the Gender Equity Committee.\nRelated Article:\u00a0Asia Rugby Transforms to Gender Equity\u00a0\nIn line with the same spirit, the committee now includes both genders, some of the previously assigned female \u2018observers\u2019 have been given full membership status with complete voting rights on other committees.\nEven with the decrease in the number of women in the Gender Equity Committee, other appointments of women in key committee has led to an overall\u00a033% female representation, moving ever closer\u00a0to the Asia Rugby\u00a0target of 40% to be achieved by 2024.\nAsia Rugby President Qais Al Dhalai commented \u201cWith a unanimous support of the EXCO and Council, I am satisfied with the impressive female participation percentage in Asia Rugby Committees increasing by 32% from the time the new Executive Committee was elected in November 2019 until now; we are now at 33% female representation in all Asia Rugby Committees.\u201d\nHe further added \u201cthe current committees feature solid accountability by all Asian national federations with 97% being represented in the committees, increasing by 24% since November 2019. \u201c\nAt the Asia Rugby Annual Awards ceremony held in Dubai on 1st of December 2021, Michael Leitch the former captain of the Japan national team was announced as the first-ever Asia Rugby Players Ambassador and was also appointed as the Chair of the Athletes Committee.\nRelated Article : Asia Rugby Honors Distinguished Characters\nThe\u00a0Asia Rugby Athletes Committee was set up to provide a platform for players to be part of the decision-making\u00a0process in the Regional Association. National federations were requested to send nominations to serve on the committee with the final composition being approved as follows:\n.\nChairperson\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Michael Leitch (Japan)\nFirst Deputy\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 Rozliana Mohd Ridwan\u00a0 (Malaysia)\nSecond Deputy\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Andre Jin\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Korea)\nMember \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Kashif Khawaja \u00a0(Pakistan)\nMember \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Sol Mokdad \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0(Lebanon)\nMember \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Butsaya Bunrak \u00a0(Thailand)\nMember \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Karina Sazontova \u00a0(Kazakhstan)\n\nAsia Rugby Social Media\nFacebook\u00a0 | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube\nThe post Asia Rugby continues to strive for Equality, Transparency and Accountability via Athletes Committee\u00a0 appeared first on Asia Rugby.", "date_published": "2022-03-28T15:40:41+08:00", "date_modified": "2022-03-29T02:43:23+08:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/aTHLETES-cOMMITEE.jpg", "tags": [ "Japan", "Athletes Committee", "Gender Equity Committee", "Featured", "Qais Al-Dhalai", "News" ] }, { "id": "https://www.asiarugby.com/?p=8506", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/2022/02/25/ahmad-al-falasi-meets-with-world-rugby-chairman/", "title": "Ahmad Al Falasi meets with World Rugby Chairman", "content_html": "His Excellency Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, UAE Minister of State for Entrepreneurship and SMEs, Vice President of the National Olympic Committee, Chairman of the Executive Office and the President of UAE General Authority of Sport met with the World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont His Excellency Qais Al Dhalai President of Asia Rugby to discuss means of enhancing bilateral cooperation to boost the progress of rugby in the UAE, the region and globally.
\nDr. Al Falasi was briefed by the visiting guests on the key programmes and initiatives run by the World Rugby and Asia Rugby to support the sport at all levels.
\nAl Falasi praised the significant progress seen by rugby in the United Arab Emirates in terms of facilities and infrastructure, which serves the sports movement and renders the UAE the perfect venue option for hosting international and continental games in all disciplines.
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\u201cThe NOC, under the presidency of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is keen to support the development of all sports as well as sportsmen and women.
\nThe sport of rugby in the UAE has made rapid progress under the leadership of the board of the international federation, which is keen on supporting the UAE\u2019s efforts in promoting the game among all segments of society.
\n![\"\"](\"https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/WhatsApp-Image-2022-02-25-at-1.01.51-AM-600x406.jpeg\")
The development of the sport in the UAE is underlined by the historic feat of winning the West Asia Rugby Sevens Tournament for men and women held in Doha, Qatari,\u201d said Al Falasi
\nRelated Article :\u00a0UAE clinch double gold at the West Asia 7s trophy
\nThe visitors were briefed about the UAE’s preparations for sending the largest delegation to Tunisia for the 7th Arab Men\u2019s Rugby Championship, and the 2nd Women\u2019s Rugby Championship during February 25-26 with 7 men\u2019s teams and 4 women’s teams will taking part in the championship.
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Engineer Azza Bint Sulaiman, Assistant Secretary-General for Administrative and Financial Affairs of the National Olympic Committee, Mohammed bin Darwish, Executive Director of the National Olympic Committee and Alan Gilpin the Chief Executive Director of World Rugby were in presence as well.
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\n", "content_text": "His Excellency Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, UAE Minister of State for Entrepreneurship and SMEs, Vice President of the National Olympic Committee, Chairman of the Executive Office and the President of UAE General Authority of Sport met with the World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont His Excellency Qais Al Dhalai President of Asia Rugby to discuss means of enhancing bilateral cooperation to boost the progress of rugby in the UAE, the region and globally.\nDr. Al Falasi was briefed by the visiting guests on the key programmes and initiatives run by the World Rugby and Asia Rugby to support the sport at all levels.\nAl Falasi praised the significant progress seen by rugby in the United Arab Emirates in terms of facilities and infrastructure, which serves the sports movement and renders the UAE the perfect venue option for hosting international and continental games in all disciplines.\n\n\u201cThe NOC, under the presidency of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, is keen to support the development of all sports as well as sportsmen and women.\nThe sport of rugby in the UAE has made rapid progress under the leadership of the board of the international federation, which is keen on supporting the UAE\u2019s efforts in promoting the game among all segments of society.\n\nThe development of the sport in the UAE is underlined by the historic feat of winning the West Asia Rugby Sevens Tournament for men and women held in Doha, Qatari,\u201d said Al Falasi\nRelated Article :\u00a0UAE clinch double gold at the West Asia 7s trophy\nThe visitors were briefed about the UAE’s preparations for sending the largest delegation to Tunisia for the 7th Arab Men\u2019s Rugby Championship, and the 2nd Women\u2019s Rugby Championship during February 25-26 with 7 men\u2019s teams and 4 women’s teams will taking part in the championship.\n\nEngineer Azza Bint Sulaiman, Assistant Secretary-General for Administrative and Financial Affairs of the National Olympic Committee, Mohammed bin Darwish, Executive Director of the National Olympic Committee and Alan Gilpin the Chief Executive Director of World Rugby were in presence as well.\nThe post Ahmad Al Falasi meets with World Rugby Chairman appeared first on Asia Rugby.", "date_published": "2022-02-25T09:56:40+08:00", "date_modified": "2022-02-25T09:56:40+08:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Bill-UAE-visit.jpg", "tags": [ "world Rugby", "UAE", "Dubai 7s", "Featured", "Qais Al-Dhalai", "News" ] }, { "id": "https://www.asiarugby.com/?p=8343", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/2021/11/16/dialog-asia-rugby-sevens-series-2021-2/", "title": "Dialog Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2021", "content_html": "\r\nSri Lanka\u2019s premier connectivity provider, Dialog Axiata PLC, who have come forth as the title sponsor of the much looked forward to Asia Rugby Sevens series which would be the combination and culmination of the three legs of the Asia Rugby Sevens Series to be played in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on the 19th and 20th of November 2021.
\r\n\r\nFrom 2015 onwards, Dialog Axiata has sponsored the Sri Lankan leg of the Asia Rugby Sevens Series tourney which was traditionally played at the Racecourse Grounds, Colombo.
\r\nThe Sri Lankan leg of the Asia Rugby Sevens Series was last played at Colombo in 2019 and wasn\u2019t played ever since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hence the Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2021 to be hosted in Dubai, will be a culmination of the traditional three legs of the tournament played across Asia to qualify for the World Cup.
\r\nHon. Namal Rajapaksa MP, Minister of Youth and Sports said, \u201cI don\u2019t have to introduce Dialog to rugby, and it was in 2012 that Dialog partnered with us when I was playing (national team). Dialog is a very strong partner for rugby and not only rugby for most of the sports in Sri Lanka.\u201d
\r\n\u201cAsia has the biggest potential to popularize this sport that we all love making it a truly international sport for all, male and female,\u201d said, Qais Al-Dhalai, President, Asia Rugby. \u201cAsia Rugby ultimate objective was always to partner with a reputable and efficient organisation which we found Dialog super fit.\u201d
\r\nAl Dhalai added, Asia has over 130,750 registered players, 450,000 regular participants and nearly 1,000,000 social media followers.
Dialog, together with Asia Rugby launched a unique fan jersey ahead of the tourney that captures the spirit of rugby in the Asian continent.
Website Link >>> Link
\r\nThe fan jersey designed and stitched in Sri Lanka, encompasses the vibrant colours and unique designs of Asia as well as sporting the map of the continent on the right-hand sleeve, which incidentally has the highest viewership for rugby in the world.
The fan jersey would be available in all sizes at leading fashion retail outlets such for Rs.1,650/.
![\"Dialog\"](\"https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/DSC_6878-e1637011763615.jpg\")
Dialog Axiata is the proud sponsor of the Sri Lanka National Cricket, Volleyball and Netball teams. The Company also has a close association with the President\u2019s Gold Cup Volleyball, Junior Volleyball, National Junior and Senior Netball tourneys, Schools Rugby League, Knockout and Sevens tourneys, Premier Football, Schools Cricket, and Paralympic sports – by powering the Army Para Games, National Para Games and the Sri Lankan contingent to the World Paralympic Games.
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\n", "content_text": "Sri Lanka\u2019s premier connectivity provider, Dialog Axiata PLC, who have come forth as the title sponsor of the much looked forward to Asia Rugby Sevens series which would be the combination and culmination of the three legs of the Asia Rugby Sevens Series to be played in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on the 19th and 20th of November 2021.\r\nAsia Rugby Calander 2021\r\nFrom 2015 onwards, Dialog Axiata has sponsored the Sri Lankan leg of the Asia Rugby Sevens Series tourney which was traditionally played at the Racecourse Grounds, Colombo.\r\nThe Sri Lankan leg of the Asia Rugby Sevens Series was last played at Colombo in 2019 and wasn\u2019t played ever since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hence the Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2021 to be hosted in Dubai, will be a culmination of the traditional three legs of the tournament played across Asia to qualify for the World Cup.\r\nHon. Namal Rajapaksa MP, Minister of Youth and Sports said, \u201cI don\u2019t have to introduce Dialog to rugby, and it was in 2012 that Dialog partnered with us when I was playing (national team). Dialog is a very strong partner for rugby and not only rugby for most of the sports in Sri Lanka.\u201d\r\n\u201cAsia has the biggest potential to popularize this sport that we all love making it a truly international sport for all, male and female,\u201d said, Qais Al-Dhalai, President, Asia Rugby. \u201cAsia Rugby ultimate objective was always to partner with a reputable and efficient organisation which we found Dialog super fit.\u201d\r\nAl Dhalai added, Asia has over 130,750 registered players, 450,000 regular participants and nearly 1,000,000 social media followers. Dialog, together with Asia Rugby launched a unique fan jersey ahead of the tourney that captures the spirit of rugby in the Asian continent.\r\nWebsite Link >>> Link\r\nThe fan jersey designed and stitched in Sri Lanka, encompasses the vibrant colours and unique designs of Asia as well as sporting the map of the continent on the right-hand sleeve, which incidentally has the highest viewership for rugby in the world.The fan jersey would be available in all sizes at leading fashion retail outlets such for Rs.1,650/.\r\n\r\nDialog Axiata is the proud sponsor of the Sri Lanka National Cricket, Volleyball and Netball teams. The Company also has a close association with the President\u2019s Gold Cup Volleyball, Junior Volleyball, National Junior and Senior Netball tourneys, Schools Rugby League, Knockout and Sevens tourneys, Premier Football, Schools Cricket, and Paralympic sports – by powering the Army Para Games, National Para Games and the Sri Lankan contingent to the World Paralympic Games. \r\nThe post Dialog Asia Rugby Sevens Series 2021 appeared first on Asia Rugby.", "date_published": "2021-11-16T05:31:39+08:00", "date_modified": "2021-11-16T05:31:39+08:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Dialog-Head2-.jpg", "tags": [ "AR7s", "RWC7s", "DIALOG", "Featured", "#ARW7s", "Qais Al-Dhalai", "Asia Rugby Sevens Series", "News" ] }, { "id": "https://www.asiarugby.com/?p=8066", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/2021/06/12/female-representation-in-committees/", "title": "Asia Rugby pushes female representation in Committees to 30%", "content_html": "Asia Rugby pushes female representation in Committees to 30%
\nAsia Rugby appointed six new members to various standing committees for the period January 2021 until December 2024.
\n–\u00a0Ms Aigul\u00a0Jartybayeva the President\u00a0of Kazakhstan Rugby Federation to be appointed as the 2nd Deputy Chair of the Development Committee
\n– Mr Nazmus Shovon the Chief Executive Officer of Bangladesh Rugby Federation Union as a member of the Development Committee
\n– Ms Jo Hull the Head of Women\u2019s Rugby Performance at Hong Kong Rugby Union as a member of the Competitions Committee
\n– Mr Jaesub Choi the Vice president South Korea Rugby Union will take over as Chair of the Referees Committee
\n– Dr Lee Sang Hoon from South Korea Rugby Union and Mr Shokhrukh Ruzmatov from Uzbekistan Rugby Federation both to join the Players Welfare and Medical Committee\u200e.
\n– Ms Zahara Ghorbbani from Iran Rugby Association will join the Development Committee
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Asia Rugby committees\u00a0members reflect 80% of member unions representation across all sub-regions coverage; aiming at a strong drive towards the regional Association deifying principles of Equality, Transparency and Accountability. This pushes female representation in committees to 30%\u00a0being more closer to Asia Rugby\u00a0target of 40% to be achieved until 2024.
\n![\"Asia](\"https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/qais-300x269.jpg\")
Asia Rugby President Qais Al Dhalai commented: \u201cFrom day one of being elected as\u00a0President we ensured to set\u00a0up committees to reflect efficient and effective governance practice within the regional association.
The nine standing committees play a pivotal role in gathering the 34 member unions’ demands, challenges and inspirations transforming the regional body’s executive committee outcomes to be more realistic”
\nAl Dhalai further Added \u201cYou can always conduct business without committees however you will be missing an important element that Asia as a continent is massively diverse, to ensure all voices are properly heard we ensured the creation of these multi-functional standing committees”
\nLink to Committees Page: Link
\nThe Asia Rugby committees are:
\nAdministration and Finance Committee Chaired by Asia Rugby\u00a0President\u00a0Mr Qais Al Dhalai
\nDevelopment Committee Chaired by\u00a0Mr Vela Tan
\nCompetitions Committee Chaired by\u00a0Mr Asanga Seneviratne
\nReferees Committee Chaired by\u00a0Mr\u00a0Jaesub Choi
\nPlayers Welfare and Medical Committee chaired by\u00a0Dr Mutsuo Yamada
\nEthics and Governance Committee chaired by\u00a0Mr Kakhramon Djalilov
\nJudiciary Committee Chaired by\u00a0Mr Edwin Kung
\nWomen\u2019s Advisory Committee chaired by\u00a0Ms\u00a0Ada Milby
\nAudit and Risk Committee chaired by\u00a0Mr Tanka Lal Ghising
The post Asia Rugby pushes female representation in Committees to 30% appeared first on Asia Rugby.
\n", "content_text": "Asia Rugby pushes female representation in Committees to 30%\nAsia Rugby appointed six new members to various standing committees for the period January 2021 until December 2024.\n–\u00a0Ms Aigul\u00a0Jartybayeva the President\u00a0of Kazakhstan Rugby Federation to be appointed as the 2nd Deputy Chair of the Development Committee\n– Mr Nazmus Shovon the Chief Executive Officer of Bangladesh Rugby Federation Union as a member of the Development Committee\n– Ms Jo Hull the Head of Women\u2019s Rugby Performance at Hong Kong Rugby Union as a member of the Competitions Committee\n– Mr Jaesub Choi the Vice president South Korea Rugby Union will take over as Chair of the Referees Committee\n– Dr Lee Sang Hoon from South Korea Rugby Union and Mr Shokhrukh Ruzmatov from Uzbekistan Rugby Federation both to join the Players Welfare and Medical Committee\u200e.\n– Ms Zahara Ghorbbani from Iran Rugby Association will join the Development Committee\n\nAsia Rugby committees\u00a0members reflect 80% of member unions representation across all sub-regions coverage; aiming at a strong drive towards the regional Association deifying principles of Equality, Transparency and Accountability. This pushes female representation in committees to 30%\u00a0being more closer to Asia Rugby\u00a0target of 40% to be achieved until 2024.\nAsia Rugby President Qais Al Dhalai commented: \u201cFrom day one of being elected as\u00a0President we ensured to set\u00a0up committees to reflect efficient and effective governance practice within the regional association.\nThe nine standing committees play a pivotal role in gathering the 34 member unions’ demands, challenges and inspirations transforming the regional body’s executive committee outcomes to be more realistic”\nAl Dhalai further Added \u201cYou can always conduct business without committees however you will be missing an important element that Asia as a continent is massively diverse, to ensure all voices are properly heard we ensured the creation of these multi-functional standing committees”\nLink to Committees Page: Link\nThe Asia Rugby committees are:\nAdministration and Finance Committee Chaired by Asia Rugby\u00a0President\u00a0Mr Qais Al Dhalai\nDevelopment Committee Chaired by\u00a0Mr Vela Tan\nCompetitions Committee Chaired by\u00a0Mr Asanga Seneviratne\nReferees Committee Chaired by\u00a0Mr\u00a0Jaesub Choi\nPlayers Welfare and Medical Committee chaired by\u00a0Dr Mutsuo Yamada\nEthics and Governance Committee chaired by\u00a0Mr Kakhramon Djalilov\nJudiciary Committee Chaired by\u00a0Mr Edwin Kung\nWomen\u2019s Advisory Committee chaired by\u00a0Ms\u00a0Ada Milby\nAudit and Risk Committee chaired by\u00a0Mr Tanka Lal Ghising\nThe post Asia Rugby pushes female representation in Committees to 30% appeared first on Asia Rugby.", "date_published": "2021-06-12T12:37:18+08:00", "date_modified": "2021-06-12T19:24:04+08:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/200611-Committees-poster-updated-2021-2024-HEAD-article-.jpg", "tags": [ "Womens Rugby", "Featured", "Qais Al-Dhalai", "News" ] }, { "id": "https://www.asiarugby.com/?p=7773", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/2021/01/20/emirates-airline-dubai-7s/", "title": "Emirates Airline Dubai 7s Dates Announced for 2021 #7sWillReturn", "content_html": "The organisers of the Emirates Airline Dubai 7s have today announced that the 2021 edition of the tournament will take place on 2-4th December.
\nThe tournament will celebrate its 51st anniversary as the world of rugby returns to the desert following the cancellation of the 2020 tournament due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
\n\n\n\n7s will return in 2021!! Today would have been kick off for the 51st Dubai 7s and the start of the @HSBC_Sport @WorldRugby7s series. It is not to be but 7s will return and the desert is waiting!!! Head over to our Insta page if you want to win VIP tickets pic.twitter.com/0RlbelR2VF
\n— Dubai Rugby Sevens (@Dubai7s) November 26, 2020
The annual festival of sport will see more participants than ever before with the addition of a cricket tournament on the world-class ovals of The Sevens Stadium. Cricket 7s will take its place alongside Netball & Rugby as mass-participation for local, regional and international competition.
\nTournament Director, Thomas Burwell looked forward to the 2021 tournament \u201cIt\u2019s with huge excitement that we have the opportunity to announce our 2021 date. We understand from teams and players across the world how excited they are to return to the desert this coming December\u201d
\n\u201cThe addition of Cricket is very exciting as more sportsmen, women boys and girls will get the chance to take part in this iconic tournament. Cricket will bring its own flavour and showcase the facilities of The Sevens Stadium\u201d
\n\u201cWe are also very happy to be returning to our traditional dates on the opening weekend of December and due to a reformatting of the schedule, we will be welcoming an increased number of teams in Rugby & Netball this year. Entries for all three sports will open on March 1st\u201d
\n\u201cI would like to thank UAERF, World Rugby and the local government stakeholders for their ongoing support of the tournament\u201d
\n![\"Emirates](\"https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/WhatsApp-Image-2021-01-20-at-14.02.11-300x296.jpeg\")
\u201cAsia Rugby President Qais\u00a0Abdulla\u00a0Al Dhalai, said “we are pleased to see the planning for the return of the\u00a0Emirates Dubai 7s\u00a0and stand in solidarity with all stakeholders to make this an unforgettable event that will\u00a0be hosted by Emirates in conjunction with the United Arab Emirates Rugby Federation.
We look forward to the participation from Asian Nations at this top-class global 7s event. As a new leader for the Asian Region, I look forward to seeing an increased in Asian participation to this event.”
\nThe Emirates Dubai 7s will feature over 350 teams across the three sports in 2021 with more than 50% of participating teams and players coming from outside the Gulf Region underlining the tournaments position as a truly global celebration of sport held in the desert of Dubai.
\nThe organising team have announced several new Dubai 7s events and programs that will take place across the winter including the Dubai 7s schools\u2019 legacy program, The Dubai 7s Development program and the launch of cutting-edge content including the ‘The Face of Dubai 7s’ and the ‘Tales from the Sand’ Podcast.
\nThe famous Emirates Airline Rugby Long Lunch will also return in 2021. It is stated to take place on November 4th, 2021 at the Conrad Hotel. Guest speakers and wider activations in the community to be confirmed later in the year.
\n![\"Emirates](\"https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/WhatsApp-Image-2021-01-20-at-14.00.51.jpeg\")
The tournament will also be expanding the Youth divisions in Rugby, Netball & Cricket which will see a series of tournaments and competitions running throughout October & November across multiple age-groups for clubs and schools with the finals of each tournament taking place under lights live on one of the show fields at the Dubai 7s in December.
\nFollow the @Dubai7s Instagram & Twitter channels for the most up to date information about 2021 or visit the website on\u00a0www.dubairugby7s.com.\u00a0
\nThe post Emirates Airline Dubai 7s Dates Announced for 2021 #7sWillReturn appeared first on Asia Rugby.
\n", "content_text": "The organisers of the Emirates Airline Dubai 7s have today announced that the 2021 edition of the tournament will take place on 2-4th December.\nThe tournament will celebrate its 51st anniversary as the world of rugby returns to the desert following the cancellation of the 2020 tournament due to the COVID-19 pandemic.\n\n7s will return in 2021!! Today would have been kick off for the 51st Dubai 7s and the start of the @HSBC_Sport @WorldRugby7s series. It is not to be but 7s will return and the desert is waiting!!! Head over to our Insta page if you want to win VIP tickets pic.twitter.com/0RlbelR2VF\n— Dubai Rugby Sevens (@Dubai7s) November 26, 2020\n\nThe annual festival of sport will see more participants than ever before with the addition of a cricket tournament on the world-class ovals of The Sevens Stadium. Cricket 7s will take its place alongside Netball & Rugby as mass-participation for local, regional and international competition.\nTournament Director, Thomas Burwell looked forward to the 2021 tournament \u201cIt\u2019s with huge excitement that we have the opportunity to announce our 2021 date. We understand from teams and players across the world how excited they are to return to the desert this coming December\u201d\n\u201cThe addition of Cricket is very exciting as more sportsmen, women boys and girls will get the chance to take part in this iconic tournament. Cricket will bring its own flavour and showcase the facilities of The Sevens Stadium\u201d\n\u201cWe are also very happy to be returning to our traditional dates on the opening weekend of December and due to a reformatting of the schedule, we will be welcoming an increased number of teams in Rugby & Netball this year. Entries for all three sports will open on March 1st\u201d\n\u201cI would like to thank UAERF, World Rugby and the local government stakeholders for their ongoing support of the tournament\u201d\n\u201cAsia Rugby President Qais\u00a0Abdulla\u00a0Al Dhalai, said “we are pleased to see the planning for the return of the\u00a0Emirates Dubai 7s\u00a0and stand in solidarity with all stakeholders to make this an unforgettable event that will\u00a0be hosted by Emirates in conjunction with the United Arab Emirates Rugby Federation.\nWe look forward to the participation from Asian Nations at this top-class global 7s event. As a new leader for the Asian Region, I look forward to seeing an increased in Asian participation to this event.”\nThe Emirates Dubai 7s will feature over 350 teams across the three sports in 2021 with more than 50% of participating teams and players coming from outside the Gulf Region underlining the tournaments position as a truly global celebration of sport held in the desert of Dubai.\nThe organising team have announced several new Dubai 7s events and programs that will take place across the winter including the Dubai 7s schools\u2019 legacy program, The Dubai 7s Development program and the launch of cutting-edge content including the ‘The Face of Dubai 7s’ and the ‘Tales from the Sand’ Podcast.\nThe famous Emirates Airline Rugby Long Lunch will also return in 2021. It is stated to take place on November 4th, 2021 at the Conrad Hotel. Guest speakers and wider activations in the community to be confirmed later in the year.\n\nThe tournament will also be expanding the Youth divisions in Rugby, Netball & Cricket which will see a series of tournaments and competitions running throughout October & November across multiple age-groups for clubs and schools with the finals of each tournament taking place under lights live on one of the show fields at the Dubai 7s in December.\nFollow the @Dubai7s Instagram & Twitter channels for the most up to date information about 2021 or visit the website on\u00a0www.dubairugby7s.com.\u00a0\nThe post Emirates Airline Dubai 7s Dates Announced for 2021 #7sWillReturn appeared first on Asia Rugby.", "date_published": "2021-01-20T22:16:35+08:00", "date_modified": "2021-01-20T22:16:35+08:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/dubai-7s-2020.jpg", "tags": [ "Dubai 7s", "Featured", "Qais Al-Dhalai", "UAE" ] }, { "id": "https://www.asiarugby.com/?p=7681", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/2020/12/13/2021-competitions/", "title": "Asia Rugby Announces 2021 Competitions Calendar", "content_html": "Asia Rugby confirmed the commencement of the year 2021 competitions with Hong Kong hosting the Asia Rugby Women’s Championship (ARWC) which was initially scheduled for 2020, the championship will also be considered as the qualifiers for the Rugby World Cup 2021 scheduled for September 2021\u00a0 in New Zealand.
\nLink to >>>>>>Asia Rugby Calendar 2021
\nThe WRWC 2021 qualifiers will feature Hong Kong, Kazakstan and Japan with the winners awarded Asia\u2019s direct spot into and placed in Pool B alongside Canada USA and Europe 1.
\n![\"2021](\"https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/IMA_5586.jpg\")
Another highlight of the year will be the Asia Rugby Men\u2019s Championship (ARMC) which is a qualification pathway tournament for the Rugby World Cup 2023 in France, with Japan already securing a spot after reaching the Quarterfinals in the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
\nRelated Article: Over two million new rugby participants in Asia shows impact beyond Rugby World Cup 2019
\nThe winner of the 2021 ARMC will play Oceania 2 in a one-off game which will be hosted by the team with the highest ranking, with the winner securing a direct spot in the RWC 2023, and the loser going to the final qualification tournament.
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The ARMC is scheduled to be played in a home and away matches that are planned to start on the\u00a0 5th of May at the Namdong Asiad Stadium, Incheon in South Korea until 26th of June at the Hong Kong Football Club stadium in Hong Kong.
\nThe iconic Asia Rugby Sevens Series is scheduled over 3 legs, with the series being played in South Korea, China and Sri Lanka, from August to September.
\n![\"Asia](\"https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/01-Kazakhstan-vs-Thailand-W-4-e1607786478503.jpg\")
The Asia Rugby U19 Men\u2019s Fifteens Tournament being postponed from 2020 to commence on 31 March 2021 will serve as the pathway to the Junior World Trophy 2021, featuring Chinese Taipei, South Korea, Sri Lanka, and Hong Kong.
\nAsia Rugby Competitions Committee has been engaged constantly with unions in planning the 2021 Competitions Calendar and continues to work closely with the Player Welfare and Medical Committee and relevant stakeholders to monitor the updates and effects of the COVID19 pandemic,\u00a0 ensuring that the competitions are held with all relevant safety measures in place.
\nAsia Rugby President, Mr Qais Al Dhalai said: \u201cWe are very excited about the Return of Rugby across Asia,\u00a0 some of our unions have already kicked off their domestic tournaments and it\u2019s the time now for international rugby as well\u201d
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He added \u201cAsia Rugby is fully committed to the health and safety of players, fans and everyone working on the events which will always be our top priority and will keep monitoring the region\u2019s health situation closely to implement the ideal protocols. As always, Asia Rugby will ensure that it\u2019s longstanding guiding principles of\u00a0 Equality, Transparency and\u00a0 Accountability in all aspect of the game are fully exercised across the region\u201d
\n![\"2021](\"https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/90514796_548218602469841_3238501857689075712_n-e1607786929675.jpg\")
He further added, \u201cAsia Rugby has also explored various innovative opportunities aiming at serving its member unions and fans in the forms of Beach Rugby, and Snow Rugby\u201d
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\n", "content_text": "Asia Rugby confirmed the commencement of the year 2021 competitions with Hong Kong hosting the Asia Rugby Women’s Championship (ARWC) which was initially scheduled for 2020, the championship will also be considered as the qualifiers for the Rugby World Cup 2021 scheduled for September 2021\u00a0 in New Zealand.\nLink to >>>>>>Asia Rugby Calendar 2021\nThe WRWC 2021 qualifiers will feature Hong Kong, Kazakstan and Japan with the winners awarded Asia\u2019s direct spot into and placed in Pool B alongside Canada USA and Europe 1.\nPhoto by Ike Li / ikeimages\nAnother highlight of the year will be the Asia Rugby Men\u2019s Championship (ARMC) which is a qualification pathway tournament for the Rugby World Cup 2023 in France, with Japan already securing a spot after reaching the Quarterfinals in the 2019 Rugby World Cup.\nRelated Article: Over two million new rugby participants in Asia shows impact beyond Rugby World Cup 2019\nThe winner of the 2021 ARMC will play Oceania 2 in a one-off game which will be hosted by the team with the highest ranking, with the winner securing a direct spot in the RWC 2023, and the loser going to the final qualification tournament.\nPhoto by : Ike Li / Ike Images\nThe ARMC is scheduled to be played in a home and away matches that are planned to start on the\u00a0 5th of May at the Namdong Asiad Stadium, Incheon in South Korea until 26th of June at the Hong Kong Football Club stadium in Hong Kong.\nThe iconic Asia Rugby Sevens Series is scheduled over 3 legs, with the series being played in South Korea, China and Sri Lanka, from August to September.\n\nThe Asia Rugby U19 Men\u2019s Fifteens Tournament being postponed from 2020 to commence on 31 March 2021 will serve as the pathway to the Junior World Trophy 2021, featuring Chinese Taipei, South Korea, Sri Lanka, and Hong Kong.\nAsia Rugby Competitions Committee has been engaged constantly with unions in planning the 2021 Competitions Calendar and continues to work closely with the Player Welfare and Medical Committee and relevant stakeholders to monitor the updates and effects of the COVID19 pandemic,\u00a0 ensuring that the competitions are held with all relevant safety measures in place.\nAsia Rugby President, Mr Qais Al Dhalai said: \u201cWe are very excited about the Return of Rugby across Asia,\u00a0 some of our unions have already kicked off their domestic tournaments and it\u2019s the time now for international rugby as well\u201d\n\nHe added \u201cAsia Rugby is fully committed to the health and safety of players, fans and everyone working on the events which will always be our top priority and will keep monitoring the region\u2019s health situation closely to implement the ideal protocols. As always, Asia Rugby will ensure that it\u2019s longstanding guiding principles of\u00a0 Equality, Transparency and\u00a0 Accountability in all aspect of the game are fully exercised across the region\u201d\n\nHe further added, \u201cAsia Rugby has also explored various innovative opportunities aiming at serving its member unions and fans in the forms of Beach Rugby, and Snow Rugby\u201d\n \nThe post Asia Rugby Announces 2021 Competitions Calendar appeared first on Asia Rugby.", "date_published": "2020-12-13T18:45:28+08:00", "date_modified": "2020-12-13T21:30:56+08:00", "authors": [ { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" } ], "author": { "name": "Asia Rugby", "url": "https://www.asiarugby.com/author/k-haroon/", "avatar": "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/ea791d807df550e52d2e6508886912b7?s=512&d=mm&r=g" }, "image": "https://www.asiarugby.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/2021.jpg", "tags": [ "Featured", "Qais Al-Dhalai", "Asia Rugby u19", "Tokyo 2020", "Asia Rugby Championship", "Asia Rugby Sevens Series", "Asia Rugby Women\u2019s Championship", "ARC", "Rugby World Cup 2023", "World Rugby" ] } ] }