Rugby Sevens: Great Britain women book place at Olympic Games with European gold
- Planet Sport writer
- 28 June 2023
Great Britain's women's sevens team stormed to victory at the European Games in Poland to book their place at the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
Great Britain's women's rugby sevens team claimed gold at the European Games in Poland to secure their place at the Paris Olympics.
After beating Belgium 36-12 in the semi-finals, the British squad swept past hosts Poland 33-0 at the Henryk Reyman's Municipal Stadium in Krakow.
"I'm so happy that our journey worked out, it's a huge sense of relief that everything went to plan," said co-captain Meg Jones.
"We've been pushing the boundaries all year and we definitely pushed them there. I'm so buzzing for the girls - to have this experience and go out there and achieve what we just did is just a stepping stone in the right direction.
"Paris qualification is exactly what we came for and we're leaving with it."
The men's squad saw off Spain 19-7 to reach the final, but had to settle for silver after they lost 26-12 against Ireland and will now go into an international repechage tournament to try to earn their place in next summer's Olympic Games.
Elsewhere in the multi-sport event, there was further success for Britain in the diving where 18-year-old Robbie Lee took home a silver in the 10 metres platform.
"It is my first major senior event and to come away with a silver medal is great," Lee said.
"Knowing I could do a lot more and a lot better is so good as well. I am very excited for the future."
