The media may be focussed on those well-known Championships in SW19 this week but our attention is centred on another global sporting event taking place in EH16, the Touch World Cup. As proud sponsors of the Scottish teams, we have been busy working with the players and their hectic schedule at Peffermill Sports Centre.
Hundreds of players from 26 countries are competing in eight different categories over five days – a logistical feat for the organisers timetabling the matches! The SPACE-sponsored Scotland squad had teams in 7 divisions. The men’s open team was Scotland’s best placed team heading into the Cup, as current European Champions. Unfortunately for them, Dan Moore dislocated his shoulder after landing badly in the match against the US on day one, but he was able to return to the field later in the tournament to join his team whose results so far have earned them a place in the Cup group.
However, thankfully for us medics, that was one of the more serious injuries we’ve dealt with so far, and hopefully that will continue, given the players conditioning and preparation ahead of the tournament.Alas we had three players leave Friday's matchplay on crutches including one confirmed leg fracture.
The action continues until the finals on Sunday, so come along to Peffermill in Edinburgh and see what’s happening. Unlike SW19, rain doesn’t stop play here!#
For the full match schedule and results, check out http://www.touchworldcup2011.co.uk/fixtures-results/.
We’ll also be keeping you up to date throughout the weekend on our blog, including news from the all-Scotland Women's match-up at noon on Saturday between the Open team and the Over 30s.
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