Sri Lanka's men's and women's teams reached the semi-finals of the Asia Rugby Emirates U20 Sevens 2026, gaining valuable international experience at the two-day championship held at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, India.

While Sri Lanka's title challenge ended at the semi-final stage, Hong Kong China emerged champions in both categories, defeating Malaysia in the men's and women's finals this evening (15).

Hong Kong China secured the women's title with a commanding 43–7 victory over Malaysia before completing a double with a 34–7 win in the men's final.

Sri Lanka's women's team faced a formidable Hong Kong China side in the semi-final, going down 51–0. Hong Kong China had also demonstrated their strength in the pool stage, defeating Malaysia 31–5.

Malaysia secured their place in the women's final with a narrow 14–12 victory over hosts India, who had won all three of their pool matches without conceding a point.

In the men's competition, Sri Lanka faced defending champions Hong Kong China in a repeat of last year's final but were defeated 17–0.

Malaysia advanced to the final after overcoming Chinese Taipei 33–12.

The championship brought together 10 men's and seven women's teams representing 10 member unions, providing young players across Asia with an opportunity to compete internationally and develop their skills ahead of the transition to senior-level rugby.

Rugby India hosted the tournament for the second consecutive year in collaboration with Asia Rugby and the Government of Odisha.