Your Shot at the 2028 Olympics Starts Now
Flag football debuts at the 2028 LA Olympics, and Great Britain is searching for athletes from other sports who dream of going for gold. No experience needed, just raw talent and Olympic ambition.
Flag Football — Good News & Uplifting Stories
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32 stories tagged with "Flag Football"
Your Shot at Olympic Glory: GB Seeks Flag Football Stars
Great Britain is recruiting athletes from other sports to join their flag football team for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The non-contact sport is exploding globally, and GB's women's team is already ranked among the world's best.
Ole Miss Special Olympics Team Wins Gold in Minneapolis
While Ole Miss prepared to host LSU in a top college football matchup, another Rebels team was already celebrating something bigger, a national championship gold medal. The Ole Miss Special Olympics flag football team brought home the ultimate prize from Minneapolis this summer.
L.A. Coach Finds New Purpose After Loss in Flag Football
Shane Gerard stepped away from coaching baseball due to burnout and his father's cancer battle, but flag football brought him back to what he loves. His Marshall High team just won the City Section championship, honoring his late father's coaching legacy.
Mexico's Women Win Bronze, Punch Ticket to 2028 Olympics
Mexico's women's flag football team secured a spot at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics by defeating Great Britain 20-19 in the bronze medal match at the World Championships. Led by captain Diana Flores, they'll compete when flag football makes its historic Olympic debut.
Canada Wins Flag Football Gold, Qualifies for 2028 Olympics
Canada's women's flag football team upset the United States to win world championship gold and punch their ticket to the sport's Olympic debut in Los Angeles. Both Canadian teams are heading to the 2028 Games after dramatic qualifying victories in Germany.
Canada and Mexico Claim Final Olympic Flag Football Spots
Two nations punched their tickets to the 2028 Olympics after thrilling bronze medal victories in Germany. Flag football will make its Olympic debut in Los Angeles with teams that spent years playing for passion before the Games became possible.
US Men, Canada Women Win Flag Football World Titles
The United States men and Canada women claimed flag football world championships in Germany, with Mexico's women and Canada's men earning historic Olympic spots for LA 2028. Five nations celebrated as flag football prepares for its Olympic debut.
Nigeria's Olympic Dream Alive Despite Visa Setback
Nigeria's flag football teams missed the world championships due to visa delays, but they've still got a clear path to compete in the 2028 Olympics. After winning Africa's first flag football championship, both teams will get another shot through the 2027 continental qualifiers.
Florida Youth Team Wins NFL Flag Championship at 14
A 14-and-under flag football team from Ocala, Florida just won the NFL Flag Championship in a nail-biting finale. Drake Eason, who wasn't even supposed to start at quarterback, walked away with MVP honors.
Pittsburgh Kids Win Regional, Head to FLAG Football Nationals
A youth flag football team from Penn Hills is heading to the NFL FLAG national championship in Indianapolis after winning their regional tournament. Ten kids aged 7-9 will compete against 31 other teams for what their coach calls "the equivalent of winning the Super Bowl."
NFL Star Josh Allen Eyes 2028 Olympic Flag Football Team
Buffalo Bills quarterback and 2024 MVP Josh Allen says he'd be "very honored" to represent Team USA in flag football at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The league is already creating pathways for active NFL players to compete for gold.
