“Playing here is not easy. We are not used to this hot weather, but we are doing our best and will continue this way because we want the gold medal.” Hitoshi Inada is the head coach of women’s rugby sevens team in 2019 Universiade. He is at least as ambitious as his fierce athletes in the field. After the last match of the round phase, which took place on July 6th against Italy, they reached the semi-finals, scheduled on Sunday, July 7th at the former NATO base camp Stadium in Bagnoli. “For all of us this is the first time in Italy and Naples. This Country is the best places that Europe can offer to the whole world”, the Japanese coach ensures.
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