The Canadian Women’s Rugby 7s team made history today, taking bronze in the sports first ever Olympic appearance.
Canada ran over Great Britain 33-10 in the third place match, revenge for a 22-0 loss against them in round robin play.
Canada lost in the semi finals to the team that went on to win gold; Australia. New Zealand took silver.
Williams Lake born Kayla Moleschi is the only team member to hail from BC. The Columneetza secondary graduate has been on the national squad since 2012.
This is the third medal for Canada at the Rio Olympics.
Congratulations from around the province have poured in for Moleschi on social media;
Congrats @RugbyCanada and #BC native @KaylaMoleschi on your win. Great game, we're all very proud. #Rio2016
https://t.co/8SzPj3BDNB— Christy Clark (@christyclarkbc) August 8, 2016
Congrats @KaylaMoleschi and the @RugbyCanada girls!! ? ? ?
— Jake Ilnicki (@Ilnix) August 8, 2016
Were you inspired by seeing @RugbyCanada and @KaylaMoleschi win #BRONZE? Contact a local club to get #gameready https://t.co/Ce6nsBvhNz
— BC Rugby (@bcrugbyunion) August 8, 2016
Awesome!! @KaylaMoleschi you all have made us so proud! #Rugby7s #TeamCanada @TeamCanada #CaribooPG #Canada #Proud https://t.co/7Ih8c7XGj7
— Todd Doherty (@ToddDohertyMP) August 8, 2016
WTG @KaylaMoleschi Hoping to see you in our schools in #Quesnel this year. Good for you #williamslake #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/PJ3R7TsymJ
— Suzie Gagnon (@Suzie33Avs19) August 8, 2016
