Sri Lanka delivered a dominant performance throughout the tournament and completed the campaign unbeaten. The Tuskers took control of the final early, leading 14-5 at halftime before extending their advantage in the second half to secure a comprehensive 21-point victory.
During the group stage, Sri Lanka recorded convincing wins against Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Pakistan and hosts Uzbekistan.
The Sri Lankan side defeated Kyrgyzstan 54-5, Mongolia 43-5, Pakistan 41-0 and Uzbekistan 29-7 before overcoming India in the championship final to lift the historic title.
Meanwhile, Sri Lanka women’s national rugby sevens team also emerged champions after recording a dominant 27-0 victory over Kazakhstan women’s national rugby sevens team in the Cup Final.
The victories secured by both the men’s and women’s teams marked a highly successful campaign for Sri Lanka Rugby at the regional tournament held in Uzbekistan, with both national sides finishing as champions.
