NFL players might participate in flag football at 2028 Olympics

thl408 · 2023-10-19T14:25:01-07:00

Who would be on the first Dream Team? https://www.nfl.com/partners/flag-football/ IFAF, the NFL and USA Football -- the national governing body of American football in the United States -- have joined forces to welcome today's vote of the IOC Session in Mumbai, India, which will see American football feature on the official program of the Olympic Games for the first time in history when flag football makes its debut appearance in Los Angeles 2028. Today's decision follows prior recommendations by the IOC Executive Board, IOC Olympic Program Commission and Los Angeles 2028 Organizing Committee and concludes a two-year process of evaluation. ------------ https://www.nbcsports.com/olympics/news/flag-football-olympics-nfl-2028-los-angeles A high-ranking NFL official is open to the possibility of active NFL players competing in Olympic flag football's debut in 2028 in Los Angeles. "I think there is a desire to work through a process that has NFL players as part of LA '28, but I would never discount the talented flag football players playing that discipline of our sport today at a very high level," Peter O'Reilly, NFL executive vice president, club business, international and league events, told media Tuesday, according to a transcript provided by the NFL. "Ultimately, that decision on the makeup of Team USA is a decision of USA Football and the national governing body or the governing bodies around the world in similar roles.

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Apr 16, 2024 at 12:47 PM

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NFL players just need to say no. Let others enjoy some of the spotlight.

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