New Zealand women’s rugby sevens captain Portia Woodman-Wickliffe bid farewell to her illustrious career in a spectacular fashion by leading her team to a thrilling victory over Canada in the Olympic gold medal match at the Stade de France. The Black Ferns secured back-to-back gold medals, solidifying their dominance in women’s rugby sevens.
Woodman-Wickliffe, one of the most renowned players in world rugby, expressed a mix of emotions following the win. She shared feelings of gratitude, happiness, and a tinge of sadness as she parted ways with her teammates. The 33-year-old athlete reflected on her Olympic journey, which included a silver medal in Rio de Janeiro that left her 'broken-hearted.' However, she described that experience as a valuable lesson that fueled their subsequent triumphs in Tokyo and Paris.
