Flag football will debut as an official sport at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. The fact that “football” is actually “American Football” and will be introduced on American soil is pretty sweet.

The rules of the sport are different than those followed in the NFL. Each team will feature 10 players total, as five players from each team take the field at a time. Even game time is different in that they will play two 20-minute halves.

Flag football is a sport that has been played in recreational associations, church leagues, and intramural programs. It is also becoming a varsity sport in a growing number of high schools as a prominent game for girls without all the violence and excessive contact.

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