Favourites lay down markers at North American and Caribbean Olympic qualifying tournament in Langford
The City of Lights has turned on its beacon with qualification now open for all events in all sports for the 2024 Olympics. Two rugby sevens national sides will answer the call today at Starlight Stadium by booking their places in the Paris Games.
“The Olympic dream for Paris is something that is very real for us,” said Canadian captain Olivia Apps.That will be a women’s semifinal date at 1:35 p.m. today against St. Lucia. The other women’s semifinal features Jamaica against Mexico at 1:08 p.m. Canada captain Phil Berna noted the crowd response: “It’s electric out there when the Canadian fans get going. We are enjoying the moment.”
The Canadians and Americans have guaranteed themselves berths in the men’s semifinals today at 2:02 p.m. and 2:29, respectively, against opponents to be decided as they race to their expected meeting in the championship game at 5:28 p.m., with the winner advancing to the Paris Games next summer.The Americans are savouring the moment as much as the Canadians.
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