Olympics: Japan women struggle as rugby sevens makes Games debut

Members of the Japanese women's rugby team (C) look disappointed after losing to Britain in a Pool C match of the 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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