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Africa-Press – Uganda. <\/strong><\/span>The Uganda national rugby sevens teams \u2013 men and women \u2013 have barely had a breather over the past few months.<\/b><\/p>\n

Both sides competed in the Africa Rugby Sevens Championships with the men travelling to Zimbabwe (September) while the women were in Tunisia (October).<\/p>\n

Identical third place finishes ensured that they remain in the running for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in France.<\/p>\n

In November, they were in Nairobi for the annual Kenya Safari Sevens where the Lady Cranes 7s emerged champions. Rugby Cranes 7s claimed bronze.<\/p>\n

After that, they embarked on preparations for the 2024 World Rugby HSBC Sevens Challenger Series starting next week in Dubai.<\/p>\n

There will be three rounds taking place over three continents between January and May.<\/p>\n

The top four teams will qualify for the high-stakes promotion and relegation competition at the Grand Final in Madrid with a chance to qualify for the prestigious HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in 2025<\/p>\n

Such is the prize that everyone is working harder than before. \u201cWe took three days off and then got back into it,\u201d Rugby Cranes 7s coach Tolbert Onyango said.<\/p>\n

Uganda will face familiar foes in Pool C that has Kenya, Germany and Mexico.<\/p>\n

Kenya and Germany two have faced Uganda the most in recent times.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt helps to play familiar opponents but one must show up on the day. A realistic target is top four. However, there is a hurdle on day one that we must overcome Germany and Kenya,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

His counterpart, Lady Cranes 7s coach Charles One will name his team today whereas Onyango will reveal his tomorrow.<\/p>\n

World Challenger Series<\/b>
\nMen\u2019s Draw<\/b><\/p>\n

Pool A: Georgia, Hong Kong, Papua New Guinea, Uruguay<\/p>\n

Pool B: Chile, Japan, Portugal, Tonga<\/p>\n

Pool C: Kenya, Germany, Mexico, Uganda<\/p>\n

Women\u2019s Draw<\/b><\/p>\n

Pool A: Belgium, Papua New Guinea, Thailand, Uganda<\/p>\n

Pool B: China, Czech Republic, Kenya, Mexico<\/p>\n

Pool C: Argentina, Paraguay, Hong Kong, Poland<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Uganda<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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