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Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Games of the XXXII Olympiad

Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games rugby sevens schedule confirmed

18 July, 2020 in Featured, Olympics by Asia Rugby

Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games rugby sevens schedule confirmed,In a reverse from the previous edition in Rio, the men’s rugby sevens competition will take place first, running over three days from 26-28 July 2021, with the women’s competition following on 29-31 July 2021, which sees the gold medal match falling on ‘Super Saturday’ – traditionally a highlight of the Games.

Relates Article: Rugby and the Olympics

The organising committee has re-confirmed that there will be two sessions on each competition day. The morning session will kick-off at 09:00 JST and run until 12:00 JST and the evening session will begin at 16:30 with a finish time of either 19:00 or 19:30. The medal matches will take place in the evening sessions.

As per the pre-postponement schedule, the times have been selected in the interests of player welfare to avoid the peak heat of Japanese summertime and maximise fan atmosphere and engagement.

View the full schedule here >>

As previously announced, the rugby sevens will take place at the iconic Tokyo Stadium, which proved itself to be an excellent Rugby World Cup 2019 host venue, with a fantastic atmosphere and superb playing conditions.

Rugby Sevens is anticipated to be one of the most sought after tickets of the Games following the huge success of Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan, which captured the nation’s imagination, with a record-breaking cumulative domestic television audience of 425 million and the creation of more than one million new rugby participants through the Impact Beyond programme.

related Article: Korea qualify for Tokyo2020

The race to Tokyo Olympic qualification is almost complete with 21 of the 24 teams having already secured their tickets to Tokyo. The remaining two women’s and one men’s places will be decided at an Olympic Repechage event prior to the qualification deadline.

View Tokyo Olympic qualification here >>

Rugby sevens was a highlight of a spectacular Rio 2016 Olympic Games on debut, with Australia’s women and Fiji’s men winning gold medals – the first Olympic rugby medals since 1924, and the first Olympic medal in Fiji’s history.

Related Article: China Women Qualify for Tokyo 2020

World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont said: “The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games is the pinnacle event for the world’s finest rugby sevens players and confirmation of the competition dates is an exciting boost to the rugby community ahead of what promises to be a special Games.

As we celebrate #OlympicDay we also celebrate @jrfumedia's women who have qualified for @tokyo2020 as hosts! #StayActive #AsiaRugby pic.twitter.com/ig7l97ao3o

— Asia Rugby (@asiarugby) June 23, 2020

“Set against the backdrop of society’s emergence from the COVID-19 pandemic, I am sure that Tokyo 2020 will be a special celebration of sport and solidarity.”

For information regarding the ticketing programme visit the Tokyo 2020 organising committee website here >>

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Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games rugby sevens schedule confirmed

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