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NFL owners approved a 32-32 resolution on Tuesday to allow NFL players to participate in the flag in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
This approval allows NFL to cooperate with the NFL (NFLPA) Association, the American International Football Federation (IFAF) and Olympic officials to enforce the laws governing NFL players in the flag football.
The resolution proposes to protect the injury and relieve the salaries of the team due to injury to the Olympic player. NFL rules currently state that injuries that occur away from the official functions of the team are classified as “non -football injuries” and teams are not required to pay player salaries as the player recover from injury.
The NFL distributor participation begins with a trial process or competence before the Olympic competition.
The Olympic lists are selected by the National Olympic Committees of each country on the proposal of the relevant national federations.
The first football Olympics
Football makes its first Olympic game in 2028.
The Olympic flag football match will include six men’s teams and six women’s teams consisting of 10 players in each team, with a five -to -five format.
Flag football is run by internationally by the International Olympic Committee, known by the American International Football Federation.
IFAF has 75 national members on each continent. A record of 31 countries participated in the latest IFAF flag football world championships, with a growth of 20 million players around the world to increase the explosive growth of the sport.
What they say:
NFL Commissioner
“This is an incredible honor for every athlete to represent his country at the Olympics, which is the peak of global sport,” said NFL Commissioner.
“I know the first hand that the inclusion of flag football in the Olympics has created a remarkable excitement among NFL players who are interested in the chance of competing for their country on the world stage. We are excited to have the opportunity now.”
NFLPA Executive Director
“The players have expressed a great deal of interest in the Olympics, and we are excited that our members will be able to represent their country at the highest international stage,” said Lloyd Howell, executive director of the NFL Players Association.
“We are looking forward to working with league officials, IFAF and Olympics about their participation conditions so that players competing with their health, safety and job support.”
IFAF President
“I strongly welcome the outcome of the vote, which promises to add other dimensions to what is being formed to make the first change for Flag Football at the Olympics,” said IFAF president Pierre Truck.
He said: “The National Football League is the largest American football stars, which come from more and more countries, and now have the opportunity to shine in the biggest stage in world sport, showing everything that makes football a real phenomenon around the world. Success.
Representatives of LA28
“There is no doubt that the 2028 Flag Football Championships in the La28 games will be one of the most interesting Olympic history, and the inclusion of NFL players will bring it to new heights,” said LA28 and President Casey Wasman.
“This turning point was not possible without the support of the NFL Commissioner Roger Goodel, the NFL players’ association, its club owners, and most importantly athletes, we were looking forward to watching this field in 2028.”
NFL players’ reaction
Justin Jefferson, a broad recipient for the Minnesota Vikings, spoke shortly after voting for the NFL decision to approve the resolution.
Jefferson told Brook Purvor to ESPN, “Honestly, I will lose for words.” “To think about the chances of playing at the Olympics and getting a gold medal, this is a dream.”
What next:
The 2028 Summer Olympics will be held on July 14-30.
Source: The information is provided in this article by NFL. Additional information provided by ESPN.
