PANAJI
Goa’s Chanel Crizzle has been selected to be part of the Indian U-18 girls’ team for the Asia Rugby Sevens Championship in Tashkent, Uzbekistan from September 18-19.
The 16-year-old girl from Taleigao is part of the ongoing national selection cum training camp organized by Rugby India at the KIIT University campus in Bhubaneswar that began on August 14 and will continue till September 16. Crizzle was one of the 52 girls shortlisted to join the camp based on the performance at the last sub-junior national championships along with recent fitness and skill test results.
The preparations are being overseen by renowned coaches from South Africa like Hendrik 'Naas' Botha (South Africa Rugby Legend & 4 times World Rugby player of the year) and Ludwiche Van Deventer (Rugby Sevens Specialist). The Indian U-18 girls’ team is currently ranked fourth in Asia.
Goa Revenue Minister Jennifer Monserrate congratulated the player on her selection. “Having known her (Crizzle) since she was a child, I am extremely proud to see her grow into a successful young lady who is determined to achieve her dreams. I wish her all the very best for the tournament & all her future games,” Monserrate tweeted.
