SL Sevens open Asian Games campaign with double win

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Akash Madushanka on a brave move against Singapore

Sri Lanka’s Sevens rugby outfit under Srinath Sooriyabandara kicked off the first day of the Asian Games in Japan on a winning note.

Sri Lanka beat the Philippines 22/14 and then regrouped to make a bold comeback to outclass Singapore 31/17. At one stage, Singapore were leading 12/0. Today Sri Lanka will meet the Fijian-filled UAE in their last group encounter at 7.30 a.m. (SJ)