Flag football and cricket were be among five sports to be approved for inclusion at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics by the International Olympic Committee executive board Friday.
ByFILE - AFC wide receiver Tyreek Hill of the Miami Dolphins carries the ball against NFC cornerback Tariq Woolen of the Seattle Seahawks and outside linebacker Za'Darius Smith of the Minnesota Vikings during the flag football event at the NFL Pro Bowl, Feb. 5, 2023, in Las Vegas.
Baseball at the Olympics dates back to 1904 but did not become a medal sport until 1992. After appearing in five consecutive Games, the sport — along with softball, which featured from 1996-2008 — was voted out of the event for the 2012 Olympics. Baseball and softball did return for the 2020 Tokyo Games, but neither sport will feature in Paris next summer.
. But don't get your hopes up thinking we could see major league players pause mid-season to take part.The NFL has played games in England, Mexico and Germany since 2007, increasing its brand awareness across the globe. Having flag football featured on a worldwide stage at Los Angeles 2028 will be another marketing opportunity for the league.
Flag football would be a 5-on-5 event played on a 50-yard field with no offensive or defensive linemen.
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