Spain's Rugby Sevens Team Eyes 2028 Olympics After World Series Success

Spain's Rugby Sevens Team: A Look Back at Rio 2016 and the Road to 2028 Spain's rugby sevens team made its Olympic debut at the Rio 2016 Games, marking a significant milestone for the sport. Both the men's and women's teams participated, with the women achieving a seventh-place finish and the men finishing tenth. While the Rio Games represented a high point, Spain's subsequent Olympic campaigns haven't seen the same level of success. They were absent from both the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympics. The absence of Spain from recent Olympic rugby sevens tournaments has sparked discussion and analysis within the sporting community. Experts point to various factors, including the intense global competition and the need for continued investment in the team's development. The video includes commentary from Pol Pla and Manu Moreno, who provide insights into the team's current form and their hopes for a return to the Olympic stage in 2028. Despite the setbacks, the Spanish team's recent performance in the World Series, where they won silver, shows promise. This success, combined with the team's determination, offers a glimmer of hope for a strong showing in future competitions. 'The silver medal in the World Series is a significant achievement and a testament to the team's hard work and dedication,' says a spokesperson for the Spanish Rugby Federation. The team's focus now is on securing qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.