Olympics: Japan women struggle as rugby sevens makes Games debut

Japan's Kana Mitsugi (front) passes the ball during the second half of a Pool C match against Canada in the women's rugby sevens tournament at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Aug. 6, 2016. Sakura Seven's hopes of winning a medal vanished as they were defeated by Canada and Britain 45-0 and 40-0, respectively, the same day. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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