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Philippines, Korea women win play-in thrillers to reach medal matches, qualify for Colorado 2027

The Philippines and Korea women have booked their places in the medal matches after two tight playoffs play-in wins on Day 4. Both teams also secured qualification for the 2027 WL Sixes Championships.

The Philippines needed overtime to beat Chinese Taipei, 14-12, with Ria Lagdameo named MVP. The result sees them join the Philippines men in qualifying for Colorado 2027. Korea then edged New Zealand 11-9 in the second play-in to qualify as well, with Sophia Kim named MVP.

In the men’s competition, Hong Kong, China, kept its qualification hopes alive with an 18-11 win over New Zealand in a physical contest. Chinese Taipei beat Korea 13-3. India defeated Singapore 14-9, with captain Gunish Bedi scoring his first international goal.

The women’s day began with two big wins: China beat India 24-3, and Hong Kong, China shut out Singapore 21-0.

Live statistics throughout the event are available here: Men | Women. Streaming is available on WL TV with an event pass at US$30.

Men’s Results

  • Placement 9-11: India 14, Singapore 9
  • Placement 5-8: New Zealand 11, Hong Kong, China 18
  • Placement 5-8: Chinese Taipei 13, Korea 3

Women’s Results

  • Placement 7-10: China 24, India 3
  • Placement 7-10: Hong Kong, China 21, Singapore 0
  • Play-In: Philippines 14, Chinese Taipei 12
  • Play-In: Korea 11, New Zealand 9

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