Independent Athletes at the 2022 Asian Games explained

Independent Athletes competed at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China from September 23 to October 8, 2023. The delegation, competing as neutrals under the Olympic Council of Asia flag, consist of the Sri Lanka national rugby sevens team whose federation was suspended by the World Rugby.

Rugby sevens

See main article: Rugby sevens at the 2022 Asian Games.

Sri Lanka entered a men's rugby sevens team.[1] World Rugby allowed the team to compete, even though the Sri Lankan Rugby Federation was suspended. The team was allowed to compete under the Olympic Council of Asia flag.[2]

The 12 member team was officially named on July 28, 2023.[3]

Roster

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Dhambarage. Chris. 27 July 2023. Ratwatte to lead Sri Lanka at Asian Games Sevens Tourney. Daily News. Colombo, Sri Lanka. 29 July 2023.
  2. News: 27 July 2023. World Rugby greenlights Sri Lanka Rugby team for Asian Games, SLR remains suspended. Daily Mirror. Colombo, Sri Laka. 29 July 2023.
  3. News: Jaleel. Shamseer. 28 July 2023. Tharinda leads SL for Asian Games Rugby Sevens 2023. Daily FT. Colombo, Sri Lanka. 29 July 2023.