The Asia Rugby Sevens Series has commenced with victories for the China women's and Hong Kong China men's teams in Korea, as they prepare for the next leg in Hangzhou from September 21-22. The series features 16 teams competing for promotion and relegation, with each national team pursuing various goals. Meanwhile, the University of Dallas soccer teams are underway in their season, with coaches expressing optimism despite early challenges. The annual King and Queen of the Pool pentathlon for college swimming kicks off the 2024-25 season at Cal Poly, promising excitement despite the loss of top swimmer Leon Marchand. Domestic rugby in the Isle of Man begins with Ramsey facing the Southern Nomads, while Zimbabwe prepares for its first Sevens tournament to select teams for an upcoming challenge in Harare.