The NFL announced this Tuesday that Orlando, Florida, will host the 2024 Pro Bowl in which it will maintain its support for flag football, a sport that it hopes will be included in the 2028 Olympic Games.
Support for flag football will continue
“As the future of football, flag football has had incredible momentum around the world because it truly embodies the motto of ‘football for all,'” said Troy Vincent, NFL executive vice president of operations.
Since April 2022, the NFL created an alliance with the International Federation of American Football (IFAF) to join efforts that will seek to include flag football in the program of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games and the Pro Bowl is part of them.
This event is the NFL All-Star Game that pits the best players from the National Conference (NFC) against those from the American Conference (AFC). It has been held since 1951, although it has undergone several changes in its format.
The most significant of these changes occurred in last February’s issue when it went from a football game to a flag football game. The objective of the modification is to avoid injuries to the players by eliminating the contact they have in a conventional match.
What is flag football?
He flag football It is a reduced version of American football, but without the tackle; the way to stop the opponent is to remove one of the flags or ribbons that he wears on the sides of his hip.
“We have received overwhelming support from NFL players and legends who are proud to support flag football using this all-star event as a platform.”
Who will be the bosses of the AFC and NFC teams?
At the 2023 Pro Bowl held at Allegiant Stadium in Paradise, Nevada, the head coaches of the AFC and NFC teams were brothers Peyton and Eli Manning, respectively, NFL legends with two Super Bowl titles each.
For the 2024 Super Bowl, the Manning brothers will once again lead the AFC and NFC teams. The names of the flag football stars who will participate in the event, along with other NFL legends, will be announced in the coming months.
2023-07-25 18:17:48
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