Staten Island, United States, May 1, 2025 (AFP) - Women's flag football explodes in US as 2028 Olympics beckon

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2025-05-01

Flag football, a non-contact version of American football, is spreading like wildfire among US girls drawn by the prospect of its inclusion in the 2028 Olympics, its popularity even sparking plans for a professional league. "It's the youth version of pickleball, the fastest growing adult sport," said Michael Colt, comparing flag football to the racquet sport that's all the rage among the over-30s. "It's crazy." Colt, 44, coaches the Staten Islan......

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