Hey sports fans! 🏈 Guess what? NFL players might be playing flag football at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles! 🇺🇸 That’s right, your favorite football stars could be going for gold! 🥇
So what’s the deal? NFL owners have agreed to let players participate in flag football at the Olympics. Flag football is a fun and fast-paced game similar to regular football, but instead of tackling, players pull flags from each other’s belts. This makes the game safer and super exciting! 🚩
The decision was made after NFL owners voted to approve player participation. Now, they just need to work out details with the NFL Players Association and Olympic committees.
Each country will have a team of 10 players, with separate tournaments for men and women. The games will be 5-on-5 on a 50-yard field. Imagine seeing the best football players from around the world competing! 🌍
Some NFL players have already played in the Olympics in other sports. For example, Nate Ebner played rugby in the 2016 Olympics while with the New England Patriots, and Herschel Walker competed in bobsledding in 1992! 🏂
The 2028 Olympics are scheduled for July 14 to 30, which means players could play in the Olympics before starting their NFL training camps. How cool is that? 😎
This is a huge opportunity for NFL players, including those who might not have had the professional experience they hoped for. We might see some veteran players or new faces representing their countries! 🏅
Are you excited to see NFL players in the Olympics? Let us know! 🙌
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NFL owners approve players participation in 2028 Olympic flag football
cgtn.com
