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Kalinga Black Tigers coach Mike Friday interacts with his players during a training session. — AFP

INDIA has launched a rugby sevens league in a bold bid to win fans and bolster dreams of the Olympics in a country where cricket is king.

The 34-match Rugby Premier League (RPL) which started on June 15 will end with the final, and third placed match, scheduled for June 29 in Mumbai.

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