Are Olympics next? Flag football's growth reflected in Arizona and internationally
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In the fall, girls flag football will become a sanctioned sport in Arizona, just part of an international explosion of the sport. Backed by the NFL and the International Federation of American Football, supporters hope the sport will be part of the Olympics by 2028
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Girls flag football team representing the Patriots set to compete
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Flag football catching on and will be featured at the 2028 LA
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Flag football among new sports being considered for 2028 Olympics
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Building the Ultimate Olympic Flag Football Roster Out of NFL
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Global flag football community reacts to flag football's inclusion
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Call to include indigenous games at Olympic level, stick fighting
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The less obvious effect of hosting the Olympics on sporting
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Girls football star Bella Rasmussen in Super Bowl commercial - Los
Flag football gives female players sense of community, scholarship
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